Respiratory Therapist (Rrt, Night Shift)

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in the treatment of respiratory disorders for inpatients and outpatients of all ages with inclusion, integrity, and empathy. In this role, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for Critical Care Ventilators, assessing and managing pulmonary conditions of patients as well as responding to Code Blue.

• Drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases and assisting with Bronchoscopy duties.

• Acting as a resource for physicians and residents.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Has a solid knowledge of respiratory care.

• Is dedicated and willing to learn.

• Has great communication skills with our patients and other members of our team.

By taking this opportunity, you will be exposed to diverse patient populations and many diagnostic procedures, allowing you to further develop your career. Our team also offers excellent and manageable workloads, allowing you to efficiently help and connect with each of your patients.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Provides care to adults/elderly taking into account= assessment and interview techniques identifying psychosocial, physical and education needs common to adults/elderly.

• Provides for patient's privacy, provides recurrence and support when there is anxiety.

• Modifies therapy to reflect response unique to adults/elderly.

• Maintains continuous ventilation of patients on mechanical ventilators (invasive and noninvasive).

• Monitors patient's ventilatory status through use of spirometers, pressure gauges and chest auscultation; draws and analyzes arterial blood gases and measure respiratory exchange.

• Recommends therapy changes based on analysis of various data.

• Weans patients from continuous ventilation utilizing established procedures.

• Performs cardiopulmonary assessment to evaluate patient's respiratory status.

• Analyzes, records and reports results such as arterial blood gases, oxygenation studies, pulmonary function tests, hemodynamic monitoring parameters, etc.

• Recommends modification to therapy or implementation of treatments.

• Maintains airway care by performing and instructing proper tracheal instillations, tracheal aspiration, and nasotracheal aspiration.

• Performs invasive procedures such as arterial puncture, tracheostomy tube changes as ordered by the physician.

• Assists the physician in bedside and/or scheduled Bronchoscopy procedures.

• Performs bedside Spirometry procedures and/or more complete Pulmonary Function studies with appropriate training (clinic staff).

• Performs basic respiratory therapies such as medicated aerosols, oxygen therapy, nitric oxide administration, humidity/aerosol, bronchopulmonary hygiene, hyperinflation techniques, pulse oximetry while verifying physician order and utilizing appropriate treatment guidelines.

• Observes and responds to adverse patient reactions to therapy or otherwise and initiates/assists in Rapid Response and Code Blue (CPR) situations.

• Selects, assembles, tests, modifies, and maintains respiratory equipment.

• Cleans and decontaminates same after use. Utilizes/troubleshoots CPAP units (hospital/clinic).

• Acts as a resource for the pulmonologist for patient educations and trouble shooting of therapeutic issues.

• Acts as a resource for training Residents (RRT credentialed therapists unless approved otherwise by the Departmental Director).

• Serves as a departmental preceptor for new employees.

• Assists in providing departmental training and classes (RRT credentialed therapists unless approved by the Departmental Director).

• Utilizes computer for E-Mar documentation.

• Maintains complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.

• Keeps abreast of changes in the field and meets continuing education requirements for licensure by attending in-service programs, seminars, etc.

• Must rotate on the on-call program by taking on-call a minimum of one 12 hour shift per week.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Graduation from an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.

Certifications:

• State of Florida Department of Health License Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) , Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (Hospital RT staff).

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Clinic RT staff).

• Membership in Florida Society of Respiratory Care preferred.

• Up to date CEU requirements.

• Membership to the American Association for Respiratory Care is preferred.

Complexity of Work:

• All employees are expected to meet the standards of performance outlined in the Organizational-Wide Competencies listed below as applied to the position:

• World Class Service Orientation: Includes attitude, behavior, interpersonal skill, and problem solving that enable an employee to respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations in a positive manner.

• Adaptability: Includes teamwork and flexibility needed to fulfill job responsibilities including adapting to changes in work environment and accepting supervisory feedback.

• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Includes quantity and quality of desired work, as well as organization skills necessary to perform successfully.

• Essential Job Requirements: Includes adherence to all relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines affecting the work environment, including maintenance of required competencies and communication skills.

• Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable): Includes overall accountability for assigned work group relative to operational goals, personnel requirements, and budgetary constraints.

• RRTs will also primarily serve as Respiratory Coordinators unless circumstances dictate otherwise for the CRT to work as same based on approval from the Departmental Director.

• This agreement will also take into account a set timeframe (as agreed with the employee and Department Director)for pursuit of the RRT credential in serving in the Coordinator role.

• Note: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

• This description of duties is not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year clinical experience .

• Will consider newly licensed personnel for entry level position.

Physical Requirements:

• Essential Duties: This position requires proficiency in treatment of respiratory disorders for inpatient and outpatients with various media, i.e. oxygen, therapeutic gases, inhaled medications and positive pressure devices.

• Interpretive skills frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in this position.

• The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.

• Primary expression of ideas is the spoken word. Written, telephone and manual dexterity skills are required.

• Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients. Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment (25-75 lbs.) and > 75 lbs. (vents, bipap, vest equipment).

• Climbing stairs (occasionally), walking/standing, keyboard entry, bending/stooping, sitting (frequently).

• Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.

• Moderate risk of exposure to blood or airborne pathogens.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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