Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cleveland Clinic

25d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will support a diverse patient population, with many managing chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses and related symptoms. In this role, combining your skills with a compassionate attitude and outlook can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. All the while, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in cardiopulmonary assessments, arterial blood gas analysis, oxygenation studies and more. You can also explore the numerous professional development resources offered by Cleveland Clinic, potentially expanding into higher positions and roles within the hospital. A caregiver in this position works 3 12-hour nights from 6:30PM – 7:00AM, with availability to work Monday-Friday and rotating weekends and holidays. A minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period is required. Floating between Martin North, Martin South and Tradition Hospitals will be required, as needed.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for validation
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
State of Florida Department of Health Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as appropriate for site
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications as appropriate for site

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Prior experience in critical care
Neonatal/pediatric experience
Prior experience performing invasive procedures

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients of all ages with respiratory insufficiencies.
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 and arterial line insertion.
Perform tracheostomy tube changes as directed.
Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.
Perform blood gas puncture and analysis, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
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.
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.