Clinical Specialist / Lead RRT - Enterprise Flexible Staffing Pool

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

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As CS Lead Respiratory Care, you will provide managerial and clinical leadership of your assigned team. You will also serve as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to support a diverse patient population, with many managing various 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 their lives and help promote a journey toward recovery or stability.  

A caregiver in this position works variable days / evenings / nights / weekends, with shifts ranging from 6:00am—6:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the Respiratory staff as designated by departmental management. 

• Monitor daily operations of assigned areas and act as a resource person for staff. 

• Assign therapist workload and adjust staffing based on patient volume. 

• Participate in continuous quality improvement. 

• Provide feedback on staff performance. 

• Assist with development and implementation of Respiratory Therapy Policy/Procedures/Protocols. 

• Act as a Respiratory Care liaison by developing/maintaining communication with the multidisciplinary care team. 

• Assist with developing and providing ongoing orientation/training for newly hired therapists, existing staff, nursing and LIPs. 

• Perform blood gas puncture and analysis (where applicable). 

• Perform patient education regarding treatment and care of respiratory illness/disease to patient and family (where applicable). 

• If designated as a Technical Consultant by the blood gas Laboratory Director, meet minimum qualifications as specified by the CLIA code of federal regulations. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate’s Degree and three years of experience in Respiratory Therapy, including critical care or a specialty environment  

• OR Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience  

• Graduate of an accredited Program of Respiratory Therapy 

• Current licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC 

• Current licensure by the Ohio Respiratory Care Processional (RCP) Board 

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

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Certification (as appropriate to site) 

• Completion of a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Heart Association (AHA) (inpatient only as appropriate to site) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree