Posted:
7/19/2024, 8:07:02 AM
Location(s):
Ohio, United States ⋅ Euclid, Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
**This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus**
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Euclid Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Cuyahoga County on the beautiful coast of Lake Erie. The caregivers at Euclid Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home.
As a Registered 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 but are not limited to:
• 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.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
• 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.
• Has a current Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care, 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.
Responsibilities:
Oversees and directs all activities regarding respiratory therapy personnel.
Assists with the development of employee schedules, maintains employee records and assures accurate time keeping.
Assists with employee performance evaluations and gives appropriate feedback.
Serves as a resource to staff.
Assists staff with identifying and utilizing learning resources available within the hospital/community.
Assists with the development of an ongoing program of orientation, training and education for new employees and students.
Participates in the development and maintenance of a performance improvement program.
Takes measures to continuously improve the quality of services delivered.
Participates in the writing, reviewing, and updating of the Respiratory Therapy policies and procedures.
Assists with the development of the departmental budget, ensuring the availability of equipment and supplies.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies and state law requirements.
Participates in long term strategic planning and marketing of department services.
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.
Associate's degree required.
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for validation.
Certifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed by the Ohio Board for Respiratory Care (RCP).
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) through NBRC with a minimum of 3 years working in a neonatal/pediatric area at sites where appropriate
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:
Minimum three years experience in critical care along with leadership, education and/or research activities.
At sites where appropriate, neonatal/pediatric experience required.
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 extensive 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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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