Registered Respiratory Therapist - Brunswick Family Health Center, PRN

• 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, PRN Location Brunswick Facility Brunswick Family Health Center Department Emergency Services
• Brunswick
• Integrated Hospital Care Institute Job Code D99887 Shift Variable Schedule 7:00pm
• 7:30am/7:00am
• 7:30pm Job Summary Job Details 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. A PRN (as needed) caregiver in this position works variable shifts that can include: 3pm
• 11pm, 7pm
• 7am, 7pm
• 11pm, weekends and two holidays per year. Must work a minimum of two shifts per 6-week schedule. 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.

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) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross Minimum 3-5 years critical care experience Maintain site specific competencies/certification for each Cleveland Clinic location.

for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s degree. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross

active listening, collaboration, adaptability, critical thinking, accountability, independent working and receptive to feedback. 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.

are more than those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment Follow 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.

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