Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic
Non-profit medical center delivering care
*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus ofup to$7,500*
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency departmentlocatedin thestate-of-the-arthospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will support a diverse patient population, with many managing chronic respiratory disorders, criticalillnessesand related symptoms. In this role, combining your skills with a compassionate attitude and outlook can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. All the while, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in cardiopulmonary assessments, arterial blood gas analysis, oxygenationstudiesand more. You can also explore thenumerousprofessional development resources offered by Cleveland Clinic, potentially expanding into higher positions and roles within the hospital.
Acaregiver in this position works3 12-hournightsfrom 6:30PM – 7:00AM,withavailability to work Monday-Friday androtating weekendsand holidays. A minimum of 6weekendshifts per 6-week period isrequired.
Floating between Martin North, Martin South and Tradition Hospitals will berequired, as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients of all ages with respiratory insufficiencies.
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 and arterial line insertion.
Perform tracheostomy tube changes as directed.
Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.
Perform blood gas puncture and analysis, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.
Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.
Respond to medical emergencies, participate in trauma and resuscitation procedures and assist with patient transport.
Assess for age-appropriate educational needs and provide patient and family education about the illness and care plan.
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 from an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for validation
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
State of Florida Department of Health Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as appropriate for site
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications as appropriate for site
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s Degree
Prior experience in critical care
Neonatal/pediatric experience
Prior experience performing invasive procedures
Physical Requirements
Personal Protective Equipment
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.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Non-profit medical center delivering care
Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.
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