Registered Respiratory Therapist

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Join Cleveland Clinic's Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for flexibility and increased work/life balance.

Our Weekender Flex Program allows caregivers to work full-time between Friday - Sunday (night shift) every week, working only 36 hours, but receiving compensation for 44 hours.

A caregiver in this position works nights, from 6:30pm - 7:00am every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

A caregiver in this role will have a full-time status and all our benefits will be included.

Your primary duties will include:

Planning, establishing, and evaluating patients for the correct type of treatment and care based on their diagnosis.

Monitoring and putting in place patient care plans with advanced monitoring techniques.

Performing advanced respiratory care modalities.

Evaluating respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.

A caregiver who excels in this role:

Has strong critical thinking skills and can work under minimum supervision.

Can demonstrate decisive judgement in stressful situations.

Shows strong communication skills.

Shows empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.

Minimum requirements for this role include:

Associate's degree

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care

Basic Life Support (BLS) credentialing through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Minimum 1 year experience in critical care.

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification.

Skills: active listening, collaboration, adaptability, critical thinking, accountability, independent working and receptive to feedback.

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

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