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

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role requires an active Ohio Respiratory Care license, respiratory therapy program completion, and current Basic Life Support provider status. The employee must attain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status within 90 days of graduation or hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is required for respiratory therapists working in the NICU. The position is a collective bargaining unit role, with a night schedule and a stated contingent requirement of 24 hours per month, including 12 weekend hours and one holiday.

The work takes place in a normal patient care environment, with frequent exposure to adverse conditions. Physical demands include 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 the time.

Requirements

• Be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care, or be certified if within six months of graduation from a registry program.
• Attain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status within 90 days of graduation or hire date.
• Hold and maintain an active license to practice Respiratory Care in Ohio.
• Maintain Healthcare Provider status in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or an affiliate.
• Maintain C-level provider status.
• Have a thorough understanding of drugs used in respiratory care procedures.
• Complete a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff members.
• For respiratory therapists working in the NICU, hold Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Meet the stated contingent schedule requirement: 24 hours per month, including 12 weekend hours and one holiday.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience with emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, and naso- and oropharyngeal airways.
• Competency in ventilator operation, patient assessment, and arterial punctures.
• Clinical experience in intensive care units, emergency care, or specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision.
• Under physician supervision, evaluate cardiopulmonary function and treat cardiopulmonary impairment.
• Assess the effectiveness of respiratory treatments and care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities using professional judgment.
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Complete requirements under the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain certifications used for the ladder.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Mercy Health Partners' Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 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