Respiratory Care Professional 4 - Respiratory Therapy - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Care Professional 4 to provide invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision. Under physician supervision, the professional evaluates cardiopulmonary function, treats cardiopulmonary impairment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and provides care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities using professional judgment. The role serves neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

This is a collective bargaining unit position on the Respiratory Therapy team at St. Vincent. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered.

The work takes place in a normal patient-care environment. The role involves lifting approximately 20 pounds, moving a large H-size oxygen cylinder on a cart, substantial physical effort for up to 50% of work time, and walking, standing, and bending for more than 80% of work time. Frequent exposure to adverse conditions is reported for 50% to 80% of work time.

Requirements

• Completion of a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board; education is specified as a vocational/technical degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Must hold and maintain an active license to practice Respiratory Care in Ohio and furnish the license information to the department.
• Must be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care, or certified if within six months of graduating from a Registry Program; must attain RRT within 90 days of graduation or hire date.
• Must maintain Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support status through the American Heart Association or its affiliate.
• Must maintain C-level provider status.
• Must have a thorough understanding of drugs used in respiratory care procedures.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff.
• Must complete Clinical Ladder Policy requirements and maintain all certifications used for the ladder.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required for Respiratory Therapists working in the NICU.
• Clinical experience in emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, and naso- and oropharyngeal airways is preferred.
• Competency in ventilator operation, patient assessment, and arterial punctures.
• Clinical experience in a variety of intensive care units, emergency departments, and/or specialty areas is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision.
• Evaluate cardiopulmonary function under physician supervision.
• Treat cardiopulmonary impairment and assess treatment effectiveness.
• Care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities using professional judgment.
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Maintain the required Respiratory Care license and certifications.
• Complete Clinical Ladder Policy requirements and maintain certifications used for the ladder.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree