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loacation Martin Health North, United States Of America
loacation Martin Health ..........United States Of America

                     At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.                          We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.                                      Job Title Respiratory Therapist - PRN                          Location Stuart                      Facility Martin Health North                       Department MMS Pulmonary South-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health                        Job Code 000645                       Shift Days                         Schedule 6:30am-7:00pm                         Job Summary                           Job Details Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department   located   in the   state-of-the-art   hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education .        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   PRN   caregiver in this position works   varying   day s from 6:30 A M – 7:00 P M , w ith weekend requirements. A minimum of 6 12-hr shifts per 6-week period is   required .     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: Requires good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range. May require sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time. This position requires proficiency in treatment of respiratory disorders for inpatient and outpatients with various media, i.e. oxygen, therapeutic gases, inhaled medications and positive pressure devices. Interpretive skills frequent interactive and consultative associations are inherent in this position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. Physical Duties: Moderate to heavy lifting and positioning of patients. Moderate pushing and pulling of equipment. Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned. Moderate risk of exposure to blood or air-borne pathogens. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.                         The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.  Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .                     Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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