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Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Intensive Care and Resuscitation, SICU - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Intensive Care and Resuscitation-Integrated Hospital Care Institute

                      

Job Code

D23042

                     

Shift

Evenings

                       

Schedule

1:00pm-11:30pm

                       

Job Summary

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. 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.

Cleveland Clinic offers an exciting work environment for Registered Respiratory Therapists in the Department of Intensive Care & Resuscitation.

Partnering with a multidisciplinary group of physicians and acute care nurses, our Registered Respiratory Therapists provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for diverse populations of critical patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

Utilizing our leading-edge equipment, advanced clinical techniques, and innovative respiratory care modalities, this hard-working team is known for their collaborative teamwork and constructive work environment.

The ideal caregiver is someone who:
- Effectively educates and communicates with patients and their families.
- Possesses critical thinking skills and decisive judgement.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
- Is organized and detail-oriented.
- Thrives in a team environment.

This opportunity offers a $5,000 sign on bonus. To be eligible for this position, you must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care and hold Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure. Additional certifications may be required.

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.
• 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.

                       

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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