Registered Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department
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Job Description
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 Registered Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department ED CCF-Main Campus Hospital Job Code D23042 Shift Nights Schedule 7:00pm-7:30am/3:00pm-3:30am Job Summary Job Details *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 a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the Emergency Department (ED), you will 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.
All the while, you will gain extensive hands-on experience, enhance your skills, earn incentive pay and explore the numerous professional development resources offered by Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00PM - 7:00AM or 3:00PM - 3:30am, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide assessment, treatment, care and evaluation to patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Direct respiratory caregivers for delivery of care. Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Assess patients for the appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop, implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
Perform advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications/treatments and perform blood gas puncture and analysis. Educate patients and families about the illness and provide information about community support groups and other programs.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s Degree Prior experience in critical care Neonatal/pediatric experience (when appropriate for site) Prior experience performing invasive procedures (when appropriate for site) Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.
Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: jobs.clevelandclinic.org 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.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
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.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation to patients experiencing respiratory insufficiencies, while also directing other respiratory caregivers in the delivery of care. This role involves implementing and monitoring patient care plans, performing advanced modalities, administering treatments, and educating patients and families.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and hold current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the NBRC, along with Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure. A Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the AHA is also required, though a Bachelor's Degree and prior critical care or pediatric experience are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Department at Cleveland Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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