Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

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** $7,500 Sign-On Bonus Eligible **

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Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.  

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Respiratory Therapists at Cleveland Clinic play an integral role in making recommendations and delivering outstanding pediatric patient care, working with physicians and nurses to provide the appropriate level of respiratory therapy for each child. Specializing in airway care and mechanical ventilation, Respiratory Therapists treat and care for children with a wide range of breathing problems, such as allergies, asthma, bronchitis, breathing disorders associated with the lungs or airway, pneumonia, and illnesses affecting the neuromuscular or skeletal muscular cardiopulmonary system.  

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A caregiver in this position works nights from 6:30 p.m. -- 7:00 a.m.

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A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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  Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies.  

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  Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care.  

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  Implement and monitor patient care plans.  

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  Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop, implement and monitor patient care plans.  

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  Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions. 

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  Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications and treatments, and perform blood gas puncture and analysis.  

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  Educate patients and families about the illness and provide information about community support groups and other programs.  

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Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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  Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

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  Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care

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  Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure

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  Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

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  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

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  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA)

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  Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification

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Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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  Bachelor’s degree

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  Prior experience in critical care

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  Neonatal/pediatric experience

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  Prior experience performing invasive procedures

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Physical Requirements:

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  Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

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  Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.

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  May require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time.

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  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.

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  Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

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Personal Protective Equipment:

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  Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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Pay Range

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Minimum hourly: $36.75

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Maximum hourly: $48.55

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The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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