Registered Respiratory Therapist - Intensive Care and Resuscitation - Weekender Flex

                    

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Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Intensive Care and Resuscitation - Weekender Flex

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Intensive Care and Resuscitation-Integrated Hospital Care Institute

                      

Job Code

D23039

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

7:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, 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. 
 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for flexibility and increased work/life balance.

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 position works nights, from 7:00pm - 7:30am every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

A caregiver in this role will have a full-time status and all our benefits will be included.

Your primary duties will include:    

• Planning, establishing, and evaluating patients for the correct type of treatment and care based on their diagnosis.    

• Monitoring and putting in place patient care plans with advanced monitoring techniques.    

• Performing advanced respiratory care modalities.    

• Evaluating respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.    

 

A caregiver who excels in this role: 

• Has strong critical thinking skills and can work under minimum supervision.      

• Can demonstrate decisive judgement in stressful situations.    

• Shows strong communication skills.      

• Shows empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.    

 

Minimum requirements for this role include: 

• Associate's Degree 

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program   

• Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure 

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) credentialing through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:    

• Minimum 1 year experience in critical care   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care  

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Re