Posted:
8/29/2025, 12:40:15 AM
Location(s):
Cleveland, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
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. 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.
As a Clinical Specialist / Lead RRT, you will provide managerial and clinical leadership of your assigned team. You will also serve as an RRT to support a diverse patient population, with many managing various chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses and related symptoms. In this role, combining your skills with a compassionate attitude and outlook can make a difference in their lives and help promote a journey toward recovery or stability.
A caregiver in this position works nights, 7:00pm—7:30am, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Respiratory staff as designated by departmental management.
Monitor daily operations of assigned areas and act as a resource person for staff.
Assign therapist workload and adjust staffing based on patient volume.
Participate in continuous quality improvement.
Provide feedback on staff performance.
Assist with development and implementation of Respiratory Therapy Policy/Procedures/Protocols.
Act as a Respiratory Care liaison by developing/maintaining communication with the multidisciplinary care team.
Assist with developing and providing ongoing orientation/training for newly hired therapists, existing staff, nursing and LIPs.
Perform blood gas puncture and analysis (where applicable).
Perform patient education regarding treatment and care of respiratory illness/disease to patient and family (where applicable).
If designated as a Technical Consultant by the blood gas Laboratory Director, meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s Degree and 3 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, including critical care or a specialty environment
OR Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Current licensure by the Ohio Respiratory Care Processional (RCP) Board
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s Degree
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:
Requires good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Requires normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
May require sitting, standing and walking for extensive 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:
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.
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit