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Job TitleRespiratory Therapy Supervisor II - Emergency Department

                        

LocationCleveland

                    

FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

DepartmentED CCF-Nursing Institute

                      

Job CodeT98361

                     

ShiftDays

                       

Schedule7:00am-3:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Respiratory Therapy II Supervisor - Emergency Department

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

At Cleveland Clinic's Respiratory Institute, we provide world-class patient care by combining our strengths in clinical care, research and education. This position is leading the therapists in a large emergency department who are trained to perform duties in addition to those of traditional RT. This expanded RT role demonstrates the flexibility and value of respiratory therapy and is not found in other health systems. When you join our team, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works Days, 7:00am—3:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Oversee and direct all activities regarding respiratory therapy personnel. 

Assist with the development of employee schedules, maintain employee records, and ensure accurate timekeeping. 

Assist with employee performance evaluations and gives appropriate feedback. 

Assist staff with identifying and utilizing learning resources available within the hospital/community. 

Assist with the development of an ongoing program of orientation, training and education for new employees and students. 

Participate in the development and maintenance of a performance improvement program. 

Take measures to continuously improve the quality of services delivered. 

Participate in the writing, reviewing, and updating of the Respiratory Therapy policies and procedures. 

Assist with the development of the departmental budget, ensuring the availability of equipment and supplies. 

Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and state law requirements. 

Participate in long-term strategic planning and marketing of department services. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. 

Associate's degree. 

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed by the Ohio Board for Respiratory Care (RCP). 

Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) 

Three years of experience in critical care along with leadership, education and/or research activities.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Bachelor's degree. 

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: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

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 extensive 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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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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