*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to 5,000*
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
In this role you will provide evidence-based clinical care to patients of all ages, ensuring they feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire treatment process. Many of these patients struggle with chronic respiratory disorders, so compassion and understanding are essential. In this role, you can make a lasting difference in the lives of patients every day, all while gaining extensive hands-on experience and knowledge.
A caregiver in this position works nights, 6:00PM – 6:30AM.
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.
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 for Respiratory Care.
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Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Prior experience in Critical Care
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Bachelor’s Degree
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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.
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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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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.