Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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.
As a Limited Permit Respiratory Care, you will support the Respiratory Therapist in caring for diverse patient populations, with many managing chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses and 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, enhance your skills and explore the numerous professional development resources offered by Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 7:00AM – 3:30PM / 3:00PM – 11:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Perform respiratory therapy assessment with the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
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Provide basic respiratory therapy modalities to both adult and pediatric patients.
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Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
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Complete six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with equipment, develop the ability to perform independently and learn additional responsibilities specific to the institution.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
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Current Temporary Limited Permit to practice Respiratory Care (RCLP-L1) in the State of Ohio
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through teh American Heart Association (AHA)
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Physical Requirements:
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Physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time; having the ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping and lifting.
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Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
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Requires the ability to lift materials weighing 50 lbs. or more, push wheeled equipment, and assist in the lifting and repositioning of patients.
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Must have strong hand-eye coordination, full range of body motion and manual finger dexterity to manipulate equipment.
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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.