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Job Title
Certified Respiratory Therapist (Minimum of 3 Years Experience Required)
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Job Code
D21044
Shift
Variable
Schedule
7:00pm-7:30am/3:00pm-1:30am
Job Summary
Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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 Certified Respiratory Therapist, you will work alongside our team of world-class caregivers to deliver a safe and comfortable experience during a patient's stay. You will provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
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.
• Evaluating respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• Has a minimum of three years expereince in critical care.
• Has (or can obtain) an Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
• 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.
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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
Certifications:
- Must have successfully passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) CRT exam and possess an active Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license in the State of Ohio or must possess a current graduate limited permit to practice Respiratory Care (RCLP-L2) in the State of Ohio.
- Must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) credential through the American Heart Association.
- A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is preferred.
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:
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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