Respiratory Therapist Care Limited Permit – Surgical Critical Care

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

1d • 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. Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic provides evidence-based clinical care to some of the most critically ill patients in the United States. Caring for adult, pediatric and/or neonatal patient populations, Respiratory Therapy caregivers 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. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. — 7:30 p.m. including every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform respiratory therapy assessment with the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Provide basic respiratory therapy modalities to both adult and pediatric patients. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Attend in-service education lectures, programs, seminars and other educational opportunities. Complete six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with equipment, develop the ability to perform independently and learn additional responsibilities specific to the institution. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or on-the-job trainee prior to 1986 After selection and placement into the position, six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with equipment, develop the ability to perform independently and learn additional responsibilities specific to the institution. Current temporary limited permit to practice respiratory care (RCLP-L1) in the State of Ohio

Requirements

• Active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program or on-the-job trainee prior to 1986
• After selection and placement into the position, six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with equipment, develop the ability to perform independently and learn additional responsibilities specific to the institution.
• Current temporary limited permit to practice respiratory care (RCLP-L1) in the State of Ohio

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in critical care and/or neonatal/pediatrics
• Prior experience performing invasive procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy assessment with the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Provide basic respiratory therapy modalities to both adult and pediatric patients.
• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Attend in-service education lectures, programs, seminars and other educational opportunities.
• Complete six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with equipment, develop the ability to perform independently and learn additional responsibilities specific to the institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees