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. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the treatment of respiratory disorders for inpatients and outpatients with various types of media i.e., oxygen and other therapeutic gases and mist inhalation equipment. Establishes a good rapport with fellow associates while maintaining a professional relationship. Responsible for Critical Care Ventilators, assessment and management of pulmonary conditions of patients and responding to Code Blue. Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases. May assist with Bronchoscopy duties. Patient populations served may include neonates, infants, pediatrics, teens, adults and geriatrics with the potential for neonate and/or pediatric patient only through the Emergency Room (until they are transferred hospital RT staff only). Acts as a resource for physicians and residents.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in critical care
Neonatal/pediatric experience when appropriate for site
Experience performing invasive procedures preferred when appropriate for site

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care.
Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop, implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications/treatments and perform blood gas puncture and analysis.
Educate patients and families about the illness and provide information about community support groups and other programs.
Float to other hospitals.