Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare.

　　As a Respiratory Therapist, you will work with patients experiencing many respiratory diseases and disorders. Your unique, in-demand skillset will be integral in both inpatient and outpatient care settings. You will help people manage the challenges of common and complex disorders, including: asthma, bronchitis, chest trauma, COPD, lung cancer, pneumonia, prematurity and more.

　　The ideal caregiver can multitask and is eager to work in a variety of clinical settings. You'll thrive in a close-knit, team-based environment where therapists support each other and collaborate seamlessly with physicians, nurses and other caregivers. In this role, you'll provide personalized care for patients, adapting to their changing needs and tailoring care plans accordingly. Honest and open communication among all caregivers, including the ability to integrate feedback, is an essential part of this role. You'll have the opportunity to participate in quality initiatives, research and continuing education so you can succeed and grow professionally.

　　Join a team of over 1,100 caregivers in their meaningful work and embark on your journey of accomplishment. Marymount Hospital has a rich history of providing its caregivers with opportunities for development, growth and career advancement in addition to exceptional benefits. Come build a rewarding, lifelong career at a diverse and welcoming hospital where caregivers recognize, support and celebrate one another.

　　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.Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

　　Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities