Registered Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital provides assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients of all ages with respiratory insufficiencies. The role serves a diverse patient population, including people managing chronic respiratory disorders and critical illnesses, and involves hands-on work in cardiopulmonary assessment, arterial blood gas analysis, oxygenation studies, and related respiratory care. The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes and continuity of care, and provides education to patients and families. The position also includes recording care, responding to medical emergencies, and serving as a preceptor for new employees and students. The role uses established protocols and procedures to deliver respiratory therapies, manage ventilators and artificial airways, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy. The posting describes a PRN caregiver working varying 12-hour shifts, either 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The position is based at Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
- Provide diploma and/or transcripts for validation.
- Hold the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Hold a State of Florida Department of Health Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
- Hold the Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential from the NBRC, as appropriate for the site.
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications, as appropriate for the 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 assessments to evaluate respiratory status.
- Perform physical exams to assess breath sounds, work of breathing, and airway patency.
- Review records, reports, and results, including radiologic tests, blood gases, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulmonary function tests.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Administer medical gases, including oxygen and 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 age-appropriate educational needs and provide patients and families with education about illness and the care plan.
- Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
- Record care and treatment provided according to established procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
