Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cleveland Clinic

. Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeBrunswick • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing and treating patients with respiratory conditions, performing advanced cardiopulmonary evaluations, and managing ventilators. Proficient in implementing patient care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal respiratory care.

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Advanced Cardiopulmonary EvaluationsVentilator ManagementBasic Life Support (BLS)Critical Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Respiratory TherapyAdvanced Respiratory Care ModalitiesBlood Gas Puncture and AnalysisPatient AssessmentMedication Administration

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient Education

Tools & Technologies

VentilatorsPersonal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Industry Keywords

Respiratory ConditionsCritical CarePatient Care PlansRespiratory InsufficienciesClinical Decision-Making

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess and treat patients with respiratory conditions
Perform advanced cardiopulmonary evaluations
Deliver lifesaving respiratory therapies
Manage ventilators and airways
Respond to critical situations
Partner with nurses, physicians, and specialists
Provide assessment, treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
Direct respiratory caregivers in care delivery
Implement and monitor patient care plans
Assess patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of treatment
Monitor, record, and communicate patients’ conditions
Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
Evaluate respiratory practice
Administer medications and treatments
Perform blood gas puncture and analysis
Educate patients and families about illness and community support programs
Coordinate patient care and contribute to clinical decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care
Ohio Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board Licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
As applicable by site: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through American Heart Association (AHA) and/or Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
Prior experience in critical care preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Normal hearing and vision or corrected to normal range
Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly
Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
Must comply with annual influenza vaccination program or obtain an approved exemption
Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus of $7,500
Full-time night schedule
Annual influenza vaccination or approved exemption
Equal employment opportunity in a drug-free environment