Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Location

• Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Option for 4x12 shifts may be available

Specialty & Patient Population

• Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Work primarily in NICU, PICU, CVICU with pediatric patients
• May float to other pediatric and neonatal units including rehabilitation and NICUs

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current NBRC credential (CRT or RRT)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience working with neonate patients

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Ohio Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license (must have license in hand)
• Current NBRC credential (CRT or RRT)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA preferred, RQI acceptable but non-RQI preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, required for NICU
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only, required for NICU
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required for Emergency Department roles (if applicable)

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Must carry a valid government-issued photo ID while on assignment
• Two fingerprintings required:

  • One onsite prior to start (especially for pediatric patient care)
  • One through agency
• Criminal background check required prior to start and must be updated for breaks in service of 2+ months
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Transcript or diploma required for all candidates
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• HIPAA acknowledgement form required and must be updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (specific approved mask models required)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 6 months of start, renewed annually; additional TB questionnaire if history of positive TB
• Immunization or titer proof required for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31); no declinations accepted
• Two recent satisfactory pre-employment references required
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• I9/E-Verify attestation required

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start (4-5 hours, must be done on a computer using Chrome)
• Modules include watching videos before tests; skipping videos will lock candidate out
• Badge pickup required prior to start after module completion
• TB test results needed to complete onboarding modules
• Fingerprinting onsite is part of onboarding for pediatric patient care roles; must be completed promptly to avoid delays

Additional Notes

• All work history, including any prior assignments at this facility, must be included in the candidate profile
• Requests for time off and scheduling must be communicated during submission and interview
• Candidates working with pediatric patients will complete fingerprinting onsite as one of the first onboarding tasks
• PAPRs are not approved for failure due to facial hair; religious or medical exemptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with pediatric critical care expertise seeking a travel contract in Ohio.