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Job TitleRegistered Respiratory Therapist

                        

LocationEuclid

                    

FacilityEuclid Hospital

                     

DepartmentRespiratory Therapy-Euclid Hospital

                      

Job CodeD23042

                     

ShiftDay/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule3:00pm-11:00pm/7:00am-7:00pm

                       

Job SummaryJoin Cleveland Clinic Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is a top ranked hospital in the United States. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Your primary duties will include:
- Planning, establishing, and evaluating patients for correct type of treatment and care based on their diagnosis.
- Directing respiratory staff for delivery of care.
- Monitoring and setting in place patient care plan with advanced monitoring techniques.
- Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Carries a positive attitude throughout the workday.
- Comes open to learning new tasks and growing their skills.
- Shows critical thinking skills
- Has a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Has a current Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

                         

Job Details

Responsibilities:

Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.Directs respiratory staff for delivery of care. Implements and monitors patient care plan.Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.Educates the patient and family about the illness and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.At sites where applicable, the employee will perform blood gas puncture and analysis.If the employee is designated as a Technical Consultant by the blood gas Laboratory Director, the employee must meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations.Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.Bachelor's Degree preferred.Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for validation.

Certifications:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure.

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for site.

Complexity of Work:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

Prior experience in critical care preferred.Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred when appropriate for site.Prior experience performing invasive procedures preferred when appropriate for site.

Physical Requirements:

Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.May require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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