***This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500*** Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for flexibility and increased work/life balance. **A caregiver in this position works days, from 6:30am - 7:00pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.** **Our Weekender Flex Program allows caregivers to work full-time between Friday - Sunday (night shift) every week, working only 36 hours, but receiving compensation for 44 hours.** A caregiver in this role will have a full-time status and all our benefits will be included. How you'll benefit: + 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 A caregiver who excels in this role will: + 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, puncture and analysis, arterial line insertion, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function testing and tracheostomy tube changes as directed. + Manage invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators and artificial airways. + 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 and provide information about community support groups and other programs. + 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 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 + 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 Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Prior experience in critical care + Bachelor's degree + Neonatal/pediatric experience preferred when appropriate for site. + Prior experience performing invasive procedures preferred when appropriate for site **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 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities