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- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cleveland Clinic -
Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Cardiac arrest emergency response
Patient resuscitation
RRT
NRP Certification
RRT-NPS
PALS Certification
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Basic life support
State-specific respiratory therapist license
Critical care (emergency response procedures)
RCP License

Full Job Description

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $ 7,5 00*

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education .

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will support a diverse patient population, with many managing 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 the lives of patients and their families. All the while, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in cardiopulmonary assessments, arterial blood gas analysis, oxygenation studies and more. You can also explore the numerous professional development resources offered by Cleveland Clinic, potentially expanding into higher positions and roles within the hospital.

A caregiver in this position works 3 12-hour nights from 6:30 PM – 7:00 A M , w ith availability to work Monday-Frida y and rotating weekend s and holiday s . A minimum of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period is require d .

Floating between Martin North, Martin South and Tradition Hospitals will be required , as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation for patients of all ages with respiratory insufficiencies.

Perform cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate respiratory status.

Perform physical exams to assess breath sounds, work of breathing and airway patency.

Review records, reports and results such as radiologic tests, blood gases, hemodynamic monitoring and pulmonary function tests.

Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.

Administer medical gases (oxygen, nitric oxide), aerosolized medications, bronchial hygiene and lung re-inflation techniques.

Follow established protocols, procedures and practices for therapeutic procedures.

Perform blood gas sampling and arterial line insertion.

Perform tracheostomy tube changes as directed.

Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways.

Perform blood gas puncture and analysis, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing.

Assist with bronchoscopy procedures.

Respond to medical emergencies, participate in trauma and resuscitation procedures and assist with patient transport.

Assess for age-appropriate educational needs and provide patient and family education about the illness and care plan.

Serve as a preceptor for new employees and students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care program.

Record the care and treatment provided following established procedures.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided for validation

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

State of Florida Department of Health Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as appropriate for site

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS ) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications as appropriate for site

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Bachelor’s Degree

Prior experience in critical care

Neonatal/pediatric experience

Prior experience performing invasive procedures

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 more than those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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