Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Expansion

Cleveland Clinic

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. This role offers the exciting opportunity to provide care in Cleveland Clinic Main Campus’ new Neurological Institute, a one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions, including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. In addition to the Neurological Institute, caregivers will provide patient care in other areas across Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, such as Cardiac, Digestive Disease, and Medical-Surgical. Registered Respiratory Therapists deliver evidence-based clinical care to critically ill patients, including adult, pediatric, and/or neonatal populations. They evaluate, treat, and care for patients with various lung diseases and respiratory disorders like asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, COPD, and lung cancer. Responsibilities also extend to performing IV insertion, ECGs, and peripheral phlebotomy.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License from Ohio Medical Board
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for site
Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in critical care
Bachelor’s degree
Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred when appropriate for site.
Prior experience performing invasive procedures preferred when appropriate for site.

Responsibilities

Perform cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate respiratory status.
Perform physical exams to assess breath sounds, work of breathing, and airway patency.
Review records, reports, and results such as radiologic tests, blood gases, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulmonary function tests.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
Administer medical gases (oxygen, nitric oxide), aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, and lung re-inflation techniques.
Follow established protocols, procedures, and practices for therapeutic procedures.
Perform blood gas sampling, puncture and analysis, arterial line insertion, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing and tracheostomy tube changes as directed.
Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.
Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.
Respond to medical emergencies, participate in trauma and resuscitation procedures, and assist with patient transport.
Assess for age-appropriate educational needs and provide patient and family education about the illness and care plan and provide information about community support groups and other programs.
Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Record the care and treatment provided following established procedures.
Evaluate, treat and care for patients with a wide range of lung diseases and respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, COPD and lung cancer.
Perform other duties such as IV insertion, ECGs, peripheral phlebotomy.