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Job Title
Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neuro Expansion
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
ED CCF-Nursing Institute
Job Code
D23042
Shift
Days
Schedule
7:00am-7:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $7,500*
Join Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations. We are expanding with a new,
Join Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and become part of one of the world’s most respected healthcare organizations as a key member of our multidisciplinary teams dedicated to providing compassionate and innovative care.
This role includes the exciting opportunity provide care in Cleveland Clinic Main Campus’ new Neurological Institute. This new, one-million-square-foot, 15-floor, state-of-the-art facility is designed to elevate care for complex neurological conditions — including spine injuries, epileptic seizures, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis and stroke.
In addition to working in the new Neurological Institute, caregivers in this role will have the opportunity to provide patient care in additional areas across Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, including Cardiac, Digestive Disease, Medical-Surgical and more.
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.
A caregiver in this position works days, 7:00am--7:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate respiratory status.
Perform physical exams to assess breath sounds, work of breathing, and airway patency.
Review records, reports, and results such as radiologic tests, blood gases, hemodynamic monitoring, and pulmonary function tests.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
Administer medical gases (oxygen, nitric oxide), aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene, and lung re-inflation techniques.
Follow established protocols, procedures, and practices for therapeutic procedures.
Perform blood gas sampling, puncture and analysis, arterial line insertion, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing and tracheostomy tube changes as directed.
Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.
Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.
Respond to medical emergencies, participate in trauma and resuscitation procedures, and assist with patient transport.
Assess for age-appropriate educational needs and provide patient and family education about the illness and care plan and provide information about community support groups and other programs.
Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Record the care and treatment provided following established procedures.
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 (NBRC)
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License from Ohio Medical Board
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