Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Cleveland Clinic provides evidence-based clinical care to some of the most critically ill patients in the United States. Caring for adult, pediatric and/or neonatal patient populations, Respiratory Therapy caregivers evaluate, treat and care for patients with a wide range of lung diseases and respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, COPD and lung cancer. **A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Perform respiratory therapy assessment with the guidance of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. + Provide basic respiratory therapy modalities to both adult and pediatric patients. + Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. + Attend in-service education lectures, programs, seminars and other educational opportunities. + Complete six months of on-the-job training to become familiar with equipment, develop the ability to perform independently and learn additional responsibilities specific to the institution. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program + Current temporary limited permit to practice respiratory care (RCP-L1) in the State of Ohio + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross **Physical Requirements** : + Physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time; having the ability to perform duties while walking, standing, stooping and lifting. + Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range. + Requires the ability to lift materials weighing 50 lbs. or more, push wheeled equipment, and assist in the lifting and repositioning of patients. + Must have strong hand-eye coordination, full range of body motion and manual finger dexterity to manipulate equipment. **Personal Protective Equipment** : + Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. **Pay Range** Minimum hourly: $25.00 Maximum hourly: $25.00 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