Registered Respiratory Therapist

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide evidence-based clinical care to some of the most critically ill patients in the United States. Caring for adult, pediatric and/or neonatal patient populations, Registered Respiratory Therapists evaluate, treat and care for patients with a wide range of lung diseases and respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, COPD and lung cancer. Registered Respiratory Therapists also perform other duties such as IV insertion, ECGs, peripheral phlebotomy and more.

This role provides an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work with a multidisciplinary team collaborating with Registered Nurses and other caregivers to deliver efficient, high-quality patient care.

A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts. You must work 40 hours within a six-week period.

Responsibilities:

• Performs cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate respiratory status.
• Performs physical exams to assess breath sounds, work of breathing, and airway patency.
• Reviews records, reports, and results such as radiologic tests, blood gases, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulmonary function tests.
• Collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
• Administers medical gases (oxygen, nitric oxide), aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, and lung re-inflation techniques.
• Follows established protocols, procedures, and practices for therapeutic procedures.
• Perform blood gas sampling and arterial line insertion.
• Performs tracheostomy tube changes as directed.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.
• Performs blood gas puncture and analysis, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.
• Responds to medical emergencies, participates in trauma and resuscitation procedures, and assists with patient transport.
• Assesses for age-appropriate educational needs and provides patient and family education about the illness and care plan.
• Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Records the care and treatment provided following established procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for validation

Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Ohio
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)License from Ohio Medical Board
• Florida
• State of Florida Department of Health License Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as appropriate for site
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
• As applicable by site: Advanced American Heart Association (AHA) Credentials: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

Complexity

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Provides care to all patient populations assessing for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Ability to communicate effectively, build relationships and collaborate with others.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience in critical care preferred.
• Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred when appropriate for site.
• Prior experience performing invasive procedures preferred when appropriate for site.

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 are more than those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $42.15

Maximum hourly: $42.15

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.).