Registered Respiratory Therapist – Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital

About the role

At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, our team brings expertise to each check-up, test and procedure to ensure every child receives the best possible care. When you join this family of caregivers, you will receive endless support and guidance as you find your place at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with nurses, physicians, and specialists to make a real impact every day while practicing at the top of your license.
• Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions, perform advanced cardiopulmonary evaluations, deliver lifesaving therapies, manage ventilators and airways, and respond to critical situations.
• Learn from world-renowned leading experts in respiratory care and offer a high level of autonomy in patient care and clinical decision making.
• Participate in research studies, receive tuition reimbursement for eligible educational programs, and benefit from individualized onboarding and orientation.
• Enjoy flexible self-scheduling options, including the opportunity to self-select schedules at select locations, and diverse career advancement pathways.

Requirements

• 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
• BLS, ACLS, PALS through American Heart Association (AHA) OR American Red Cross, NRP through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or NPS certification when appropriate for site

Qualifications

• 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
• Prior experience in critical care, neonatal/pediatric experience preferred, and prior experience performing invasive procedures preferred

Benefits

• Opportunities to participate in research studies
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational programs
• Reimbursement for credentialing and certification exam fees for new grads
• Comprehensive professional development support, including funding for some courses and certifications
• Individualized onboarding and orientation based on caregiver readiness, including a 3-week preceptorship and ongoing learning support
• Flexible self-scheduling options, including the opportunity to self-select schedules at select locations
• Diverse career advancement pathways, including Leadership, Education, Clinical Excellence, and Research

Pay

• Minimum hourly: $36.75
• Maximum hourly: $48.55