Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary - 7 On / 7 Off

About the role

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $7,500. 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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including but not limited to:
• Arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
• Aerosolized medications administration
• Non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation management
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Provide patient and family education on respiratory therapies, equipment use, and disease management
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety
• Stay current with the latest evidence-based practices and participate in continuing education opportunities

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience in adult critical care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Bachelor’s Degree

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
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

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

Benefits

• We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care. Although the benefit designs of EHP and EHP Plus are identical, they differ in their provider network size, with EHP offering a narrow network and EHP Plus providing access to the wide Aetna Open Access Select network. Both plans include access to Cleveland Clinic providers.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important source of retirement savings. It allows participants to take responsibility for their financial future by making retirement savings a part of their normal routine while working. In addition to your contributions to the plan, Cleveland Clinic matches a portion of your contributions (50% on up to your first 6% in contributions).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Eligible caregivers receive Paid Time Off (PTO) that can be allotted toward vacation, holidays, sick time, etc.
• Caregiver discounts – We offer discounted rates for auto, home and pet insurance, identify theft protection and more.
• Adoption assistance – We provide financial assistance of up to $5,000/per child ($10,000 maximum lifetime benefit) for caregivers who choose to legally adopt a child.
• Employee Assistance Program – The Program provides free, confidential short-term counseling for caregivers and their families, whether for relationships or legal challenges.
• Employee Hardship Fund – This fund provides aid for caregivers experiencing unexpected financial difficulties.
• Paid maternity and parental leave – You will enjoy up to eight consecutive weeks for maternal care after the birth of your child to bond with your baby and up to four weeks for parental care.