Cleveland Clinic·Euclid, Ohio
Registered Respiratory Therapists provide clinical care to critically ill patients, evaluating and treating a range of respiratory disorders. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement and monitor patient care plans.
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Schedule: 7:00pm-7:30am
Job details: *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500*
Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As Clinical Specialist / Lead RRT, you will provide managerial and clinical leadership of your assigned team. You will also serve as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support a diverse patient population, with many managing various chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses and related symptoms. In this role, combining your skills with a compassionate attitude and outlook can make a difference in their lives and help promote a journey toward recovery or stability.
00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Respiratory staff as designated by departmental management.
Monitor daily operations of assigned areas and act as a resource person for staff.
Assign therapist workload and adjust staffing based on patient volume.
Participate in continuous quality improvement.
Provide feedback on staff performance.
Assist with development and implementation of Respiratory Therapy Policy/Procedures/Protocols.
Act as a Respiratory Care liaison by developing/maintaining communication with the multidisciplinary care team.
Assist with developing and providing ongoing orientation/training for newly hired therapists, existing staff, nursing and LIPs.
Perform blood gas puncture and analysis (where applicable).
Perform patient education regarding treatment and care of respiratory illness/disease to patient and family (where applicable).
If designated as a Technical Consultant by the Blood Gas Laboratory Director, meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations.
• Follows 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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