Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fariview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
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.
A caregiver in this position works evenings, from 2:30pm – 11:00pm, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
Your primary duties will include:
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Planning, establishing, and evaluating patients for the correct type of treatment and care based on their diagnosis.
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Monitoring and putting in place patient care plans with advanced monitoring techniques.
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Performing advanced respiratory care modalities.
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Evaluating respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
A caregiver who excels in this role:
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Has strong critical thinking skills and can work under minimum supervision.
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Can demonstrate decisive judgement in stressful situations.
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Shows strong communication skills.
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Shows empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.
Minimum requirements for this role include:
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Associate's degree
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Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
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Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care
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Basic Life Support (BLS) credentialing through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Minimum 1 year experience in critical care.
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Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care.
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification.
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Skills: active listening, collaboration, adaptability, critical thinking, accountability, independent working and receptive to feedback.
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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.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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 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.