Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Expansion

Job Title Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Expansion Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department ED CCF-Nursing Institute Job Code D23042 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-7:30pm Job Summary Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state‑of-the‑art facility designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions— including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. In addition to working in the new Neurological Institute, caregivers in this role will have the opportunity to provide patient care in additional areas across Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, including Cardiac, Digestive Disease, Medical‑Surgical and more. Job Details *This position is eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $7,500* Registered Respiratory Therapists provide evidence‑based clinical care to some of the most critically ill patients in the United States. Caring for adult, pediatric and/or neonatal patient populations, Registered Respiratory Therapists evaluate, treat and care for patients with a wide range of lung diseases and respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, COPD, and lung cancer. They also perform other duties such as IV insertion, ECGs, peripheral phlebotomy and more. A caregiver in this position works three 12‑hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate respiratory status. Perform physical exams to assess breath sounds, work of breathing, and airway patency. Review records, reports, and results such as radiologic tests, blood gases, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulmonary function tests. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care. Administer medical gases (oxygen, nitric oxide), aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, and lung re‑inflation techniques. Follow established protocols, procedures, and practices for therapeutic procedures. Perform blood gas sampling, puncture and analysis, arterial line insertion, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing and tracheostomy tube changes as directed. Manage invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways. Assist with bronchoscopy procedures. Respond to medical emergencies, participate in trauma and resuscitation procedures, and assist with patient transport. Asses for age‑appropriate educational needs and provide patient and family education about the illness and care plan and provide information about community support groups and other programs. Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program. Record the care and treatment provided following established procedures. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License from Ohio Medical Board Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for site Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Prior experience in critical care Bachelor’s degree 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. 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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co