*This position is eligible for a $5,000 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 nation. 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.

Intensive Care and Resuscitation RRTs are given a unique opportunity to work in exclusive world-renowned critical care and step-down settings.

Our seven cardiovascular intensive care units comprise 95 beds, making it one of the largest of its kind in the country.

The RRTs in Cleveland Clinic's Heart Center also serve a 24-bed Coronary Intensive Care Unit, a 10-bed Heart Failure Intensive Care Unit, a 13-bed Cardiac Accelerated Recovery Unit, and a 15-bed Short Stay Unit.

Respiratory care is also provided in the Heart Center's 12 Step-Down areas, which total 288 beds. The CVICU supports more than 20,000 patient-days per year.

Additionally, Intensive Care and Resuscitation RRTs care for over 100 lung transplant recipients every year. Our intensivist staff are board-certified critical care physicians who provide all daily clinical management in the CVICUs. Cleveland Clinic's Heart Center is nationally ranked and recognized as the world leader in cardiovascular care.

The ideal future caregiver is:

• Committed to offering compassionate care to all patients.

• Eager to work in a team setting.

• Highly motivated and passionate about their career.

• Versatile and adapts quickly to changing situations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for flexibility and increased work/life balance.

Our Weekender Flex Program allows caregivers to work full-time between Friday - Sunday (night shift) every week, working only 36 hours but receiving compensation for 44 hours.

The caregiver in this role will have a full-time status and all our benefits will be included.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.

• Directs respiratory staff for delivery of care. Implements and monitors patient care plan.

• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

• Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.

• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.

• Educates the patient and family about the illness and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.

• At sites where applicable, the employee will perform blood gas puncture and analysis.

• If the employee is designated as a Technical Consultant by the blood gas Laboratory Director, the employee must meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations.

• 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) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification when appropriate for site.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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