Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 3100 Weston Road, Weston, FL 33331 Full-time Cleveland Clinic 5,171 reviews Full-time •This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for up to $7,500• 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 and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 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 nights from 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. 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 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)

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:

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