Registered Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Pediatric Respiratory Therapy team on the night shift. You will work closely with physicians and nurses to deliver high‑quality respiratory care to children with a wide range of breathing disorders.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor pediatric patients with respiratory insufficiencies, including airway management and mechanical ventilation.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized patient care plans, documenting and communicating patient status.
• Perform advanced respiratory modalities, administer medications, and conduct blood‑gas puncture and analysis.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment options, and community support resources.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and RRT certification.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional licensure and Basic Life Support certification.
• Experience in neonatal or pediatric critical care is preferred.
• Ability to work nights (7:00 pm‑7:30 am) with rotating weekends and holidays.

Required skills

• Mechanical ventilation management
• Blood‑gas analysis
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – preferred
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) – preferred