RT Non Registered
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 12, 2022
Job Description:
Responsibilities: - - - - - - - - - - - One 8 hour shift
requirement must be on a Saturday or Sunday
- Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of
treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Directs respiratory staff for delivery of care. Implements and
monitors patient care plan.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as
appropriate.
- Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications,
and treatment based on patient outcomes.
- Educates the patient and family about the illness and provides
information about community support groups and other available
programs.
- At sites where applicable, the employee will perform blood gas
puncture and analysis.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Follows Hospital and department policies and procedures with
special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality,
dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain
organization and department-specific competencies and
requirements.
Education:
- Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program
preferred.
Certifications:
- Must have successfully passed the National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) CRT exam and possess an active Respiratory
Care Professional (RCP) license in the State of Ohio or must
possess a current active limited permit to practice Respiratory
Care (RCLP-L2) in the State of Ohio.
- Must maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) credential
through the American Heart Association.
- A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential is
preferred.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- None required.
Physical Requirements:
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range.
- May require sitting, standing and walking for extended periods
of time.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective
equipment as required.
Keywords: Cleveland Clinic, Akron , RT Non Registered, Other , Akron, Ohio
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