***This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of** **$7,500*** 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 in our Pulmonary department, you will act as a resource for physicians and residents while demonstrating proficiency in the treatment of respiratory disorders for both inpatients and outpatients using oxygen, other therapeutic gases, and mist inhalation equipment. Patient populations may include neonates, infants, pediatrics, teens, adults, and geriatrics, with neonate and pediatric care primarily through the Emergency Room. You will manage critical care ventilators, assess and treat pulmonary conditions, and respond to emergency situations. Responsibilities also include drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases and assisting with bronchoscopy duties as needed. In this position, you will rotate between the ICU and ER, with workload potentially including a combination of both areas. Team members may float to the Tradition or Martin South campus as needed, as it is a shared team. 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 role works nights from 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. with weekend requirements.** **_Caregivers must work six weekend night shifts (Friday and Saturday) in each six-week period_** . A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Provide care to all patient populations taking into account assessment and interview techniques identifying psychosocial, physical and education needs common to appropriate to the population. + Provide for patient's privacy and provide recurrence and support when there is anxiety. + Modify therapy to reflect response unique to all patient populations. + Maintain continuous ventilation of patients on mechanical ventilators (invasive and noninvasive). + Monitor patient's ventilatory status through use of spirometers, pressure gauges and chest auscultation. + Draw and analyze arterial blood gases and measure respiratory exchange. + Recommend therapy changes based on analysis of various data. + Wean patients from continuous ventilation utilizing established procedures. + Perform cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate patient's respiratory status. + Analyze, record and report results, such as arterial blood gases, oxygenation studies, pulmonary function tests, hemodynamic monitoring parameters, etc. + Recommend modification to therapy or implementation of treatments. + Maintain airway care by performing and instructing proper tracheal instillations, tracheal aspiration, and nasotracheal aspiration. + Perform invasive procedures such as arterial puncture, tracheostomy tube changes as ordered by the physician. + Assist the physician in bedside and/or scheduled bronchoscopy procedures. + Perform bedside spirometry procedures and/or complete Pulmonary Function studies with appropriate training (clinic staff). + Perform basic respiratory therapies, such as medicated aerosols, oxygen therapy, nitric oxide administration, humidity/aerosol, bronchopulmonary hygiene, hyperinflation techniques and pulse oximetry, while verifying physician order and utilizing appropriate treatment guidelines. + Observe and respond to adverse patient reactions to therapy or otherwise and initiate/assist in Rapid Response and Code Blue (CPR) situations. + Select, assemble, test, modify, and maintain respiratory equipment. Utilize/troubleshoot CPAP units (hospital/clinic). + Act as a resource for Pulmonologists, training residents and new caregivers. + Assist in providing departmental training and classes (RRT credentialed therapists unless approved by the Departmental Director). + Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times. + Keep abreast of changes in the field and meet continuing education requirements for licensure by attending in-service programs, seminars, etc. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Graduate from an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program + State of Florida Department of Health Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) + National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certification + One year of clinical experience OR newly licensed personnel for an entry level position + Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) or through American Red Cross + Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within six months of hire (inpatient only as appropriate to site) + Up-to-date CEU requirements Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Membership of the Florida Society of Respiratory Care + Membership of the American Association for Respiratory Care + Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) 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 + Sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time + Proficiency in treatment of respiratory disorders for inpatient and outpatients with various media, (i.e., oxygen, therapeutic gases, inhaled medications and positive pressure devices) + The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion + Moderate to heavy lifting and positioning of patients + Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment + Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens **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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities