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Job Title

• Howley ASPIRE Pathways
• Respiratory Support Technician

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Job Code

C99878

Shift

Variable

Schedule

6:30am-7:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic as a Respiratory Support Technician and experience world-class healthcare at its best. 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.

The Respiratory Support Technician position allows for ample opportunities to experience a wide range of patient populations and different patient care activities performed by Respiratory Therapists.

A caregiver in this position can be expected to work rotating days, evenings and potentially night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements.

This position is intended for students who are participating in the Howley ASPIRE Pathways program and intend to pursue a career in Respiratory Therapy.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and re-distribution.

• Clean, deliver, evaluate and inspect specified medical devices, such as infusion pumps, syringe pumps, feeding pumps, PCA pumps, DVT pumps, specialty beds, specialty carts and procedural trays.

• Document work activity in an electronic database.

• Stock and take inventory of Respiratory Therapy equipment, supplies and inhaled medications.

• Operate laboratory equipment.

• Set up and download overnight pulse oximetry trend studies.

• Assist Respiratory Therapists with orders.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Active enrollment and participation in the Howley ASPIRE Pathways program.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Strong background in math and science.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior healthcare experience.

• Within five years of employment: completion of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

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Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk long distances while pushing a cart of equipment/supplies.

• Must be able to lift equipment in excess of 35 lbs.

• Push/pull loaded carts of equipment in excess of 100 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protection equipment as required by department.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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.

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 is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.