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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Surgical Critical Care

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States


Sign‑On Bonus
This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign‑on bonus.

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world‑class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, 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 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.

Work Schedule
A caregiver in this position works nights, from 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care.

Implement and monitor patient care plans.

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

Monitor, record and communicate patients’ conditions.

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

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

Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure

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

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 1 year experience in critical care

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification

Skills: active listening, collaboration, adaptability, critical thinking, accountability, independent working and receptive to feedback

Physical Requirements

Good manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination

Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range

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

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

Physical Demand requirements exceed those for light work

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $36.75
Maximum hourly: $48.55

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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