Respiratory Therapy Apprentice

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care. At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

Under the supervision of the department supervisor/manager, the Respiratory Therapy Apprentice will function as a trainee and perform targeted rounding in active patient areas to recover assets for processing and redistribution. They will support Respiratory Therapy in many clinical activities under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. This role allows for ample opportunities to experience a wide range of patient populations and different patient care activities performed by Respiratory Therapists.  

This is a great intro opportunity to gain experience and see the role firsthand as you will complete similar duties as the respiratory techs. Here, you can grow within Cleveland Clinic and potentially earn a scholarship to further your education in this field and become certified. 

A caregiver in this position works Friday and Saturday from 3:00PM – 7:00PM or Saturday and Sunday from 7:00AM – 3:00PM. Days will alternate for each scheduled set. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Clean, deliver, evaluate and inspect specified medical devices. 

• Document work activity in an electronic database. 

• Follow up and assist with administrative duties. 

• Stock and take inventory of Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies. 

• Operate laboratory equipment within scope of role. 

• Perform EKGs. 

• Record vital signs including pulse oximetry spot checks. 

• Assist Respiratory Therapists with relaying new or urgent orders. 

• Comply with the medical center’s attendance standards. 

• Attend and Achieve 100% attendance at all mandatory in-service programs, both departmental and hospital wide. 

• Complete mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements.  

• Maintain good standing in an approved Respiratory Therapy program with full completion in one year. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a strong background in Math and Science 

• Enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program 

• Maintain good standing in an approved Respiratory Therapy program with full completion in one year 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within new hire period 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Prior healthcare experience