Registered Respiratory Therapist - Weekender Flex

Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $7,500 Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for flexibility and increased work/life balance. Our Weekender Flex Program allows caregivers to work full-time between Friday – Sunday (day shift) every week, working only 36 hours, but receiving compensation for 44 hours. A caregiver in this position works days, from 6:30am – 7:00pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A caregiver in this role will have a full-time status and all our benefits will be included. Your primary duties will include: - Planning, establishing, and evaluating patients for the correct type of treatment and care based on their diagnosis. - Monitoring and putting in place patient care plans with advanced monitoring techniques. - Performing advanced respiratory care modalities. - Evaluating respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes. A caregiver who excels in this role: - Has strong critical thinking skills and can work under minimum supervision. - Can demonstrate decisive judgement in stressful situations. - Shows strong communication skills. - Shows empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment. Minimum requirements for this role include: - Associate's Degree and graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program - Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) Board licensure - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing through the National Board for Respiratory Care - Basic Life Support (BLS) credentialing through the American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: - Minimum 1 year experience in critical care - Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS) certification - Skills: active listening, collaboration, adaptability, critical thinking, accountability, independent working and receptive to feedback 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 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. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $36.75 Maximum hourly: $48.55 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

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