Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care to a diverse patient population, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. This night‑shift position involves critical care ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, and participation in Code Blue responses.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory insufficiencies across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage critical care ventilators, perform advanced respiratory modalities, and draw/interpret arterial blood gases.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures and respond to emergency Code Blue situations.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and community support resources.
• Float to other hospitals as needed, maintaining consistent standards of care.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NPS.

Required skills

• Critical care ventilator operation and troubleshooting.
• Arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Bronchoscopy assistance.
• Oxygen and therapeutic gas delivery systems.
• Proficiency in emergency response protocols (Code Blue).