Registered Respiratory Therapist - Enterprise Flexible Staffing Pool
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7306670 (Ref:ccf21868656)
Posted: April 18, 2025
Job Description
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.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the Enterprise Flexible Staffing Pool, you will support a diverse patient population across various departments, with many managing various chronic respiratory disorders, critical illnesses and related symptoms.
A caregiver in this position works varying Evening and Nights shifts from 3:00PM - 1:30AM or 7:00PM - 7:30AM, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
Caregivers in the flex pool will float to multiple locations, and are eligible to receive incentive float pay.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Float to multiple Cleveland Clinic locations to perform respiratory care services for geriatric, adult and pediatric patient populations in various inpatient settings, such as critical care, obstetrics, the Emergency Department and behavioral health.
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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
Minimum one year critical care experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
3-5 years critical care experience
ACLS, PALS credentialing through the AHA
Bachelor’s Degree
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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.
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.
