Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cleveland Clinic

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus and part of Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Registered Respiratory Therapist supports patients of all ages with chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses and related symptoms across Critical Care, the ICU, Emergency Department and general floors. The role provides hands-on experience in cardiopulmonary assessments, arterial blood gas analysis, oxygenation studies and other respiratory care, with access to professional development resources. The caregiver works Monday through Friday with rotating weekends and holidays, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Six weekend shifts are required per six-week period, and the schedule is provided six weeks in advance. Floating between Martin North, Martin South and Tradition Hospitals is required as needed. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

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 NBRC, as appropriate for the 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 the site.
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision.
Ability to sit, stand and walk for extensive periods, and to lift and position patients and push or pull equipment.
Proficiency in treating respiratory disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings using oxygen, therapeutic gases, inhaled medications and positive-pressure devices.
Interpretive skills and ability to communicate or present information in written, auditory or visual form.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess, treat, care for and evaluate patients of all ages with respiratory insufficiencies.
Perform cardiopulmonary assessments to evaluate respiratory status.
Conduct 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 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 educate patients and families about illness and care plans.
Precept new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Record care and treatment provided according to established procedures.