Respiratory Therapist - Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab
Cleveland Clinic
Avon, OH
Job posting number: #7121589 (Ref:ccf17644071)
Posted: January 18, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will work alongside our team of world-class caregivers to deliver a safe and comfortable experience during a patient's stay.
You will provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Your primary duties will include:
- Planning, establishing, and evaluating patients for correct type of treatment and care based on their diagnosis.
- Monitoring and setting in place patient care plan with advanced monitoring techniques.
- Performing advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluating respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has strong critical thinking skills and can work under minimum supervision.
- Can demonstrate decisive judgement in stressful situations.
- Shows strong communication skills.
- Shows empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.
Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will work alongside our team of world-class caregivers to deliver a safe and comfortable experience during a patient's stay.
You will provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
Your primary duties will include:
- Planning, establishing, and evaluating patients for correct type of treatment and care based on their diagnosis.
- Monitoring and setting in place patient care plan with advanced monitoring techniques.
- Performing advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluating respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Has strong critical thinking skills and can work under minimum supervision.
- Can demonstrate decisive judgement in stressful situations.
- Shows strong communication skills.
- Shows empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.
Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.
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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program preferred.
Certifications:
- Must have successfully passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) CRT exam and possess an active Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license in the State of Ohio or must possess a current graduate limited permit to practice Respiratory Care (RCLP-L2) in the State of Ohio.
- Must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) credential through the American Heart Association.
- A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is preferred.
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:
- None required.
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.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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