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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Brunswick Family Health Center

Cleveland Clinic

#BLS #ACLS #Multidisciplinary Team #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Healthcare #Critical Care #PALS #ICU

Quick overview

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide evidence-based clinical care to critically ill patients, including assessment, treatment, and monitoring of respiratory disorders. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement patient care plans and perform advanced respiratory modalities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold RRT certification along with Ohio state licensure. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP, with preference given to those with ICU or Emergency Department experience.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateACLSPhlebotomyBLSPALSNRPPatient educationCare plan implementationPatient assessmentVentilator managementIV insertionCritical careRespiratory therapyECG performanceBlood gas analysis

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Registered Respiratory Therapist - Brunswick Family Health Center Location Brunswick Facility Brunswick Family Health Center Department Emergency Medicine-Integrated Hospital Care Institute Job Code D23042 Shift Nights Schedule 7:00pm-7:30pm Job Summary Job Details *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Brunswick Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Brunswick Family Health Center is committed to providing world-class care close to home by offering primary care, emergency services and a wide array of specialties. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 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 three 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with weekend and holiday rotation requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: 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 for the ideal future caregiver include: 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), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for site. Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Prior experience in ICU/Emergency Department Bachelor’s degree 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 in excess of those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 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. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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