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’s Respiratory Care Professional 4 provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision. Under physician supervision, the role evaluates cardiopulmonary function, treats cardiopulmonary impairment, assesses the effectiveness of treatment, 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 completion of a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board, an active Ohio Respiratory Care license, and the required respiratory care registration or certification. The employee must maintain Basic Life Support provider status and, for therapists working in the NICU, NRP. The work takes place in a normal patient-care environment, with frequent exposure to adverse conditions and substantial physical activity.

Requirements

• Completion of a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• Active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio.
• Registration by the National Board on Respiratory Care, or certification if within six months of graduation from a Registry Program; must attain RRT within 90 days of graduation or hire date.
• Maintain Healthcare Provider status in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or its affiliate; minimum qualifications specify C-level provider status.
• Thorough understanding of drugs used in respiratory care procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Complete requirements in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain certifications used for the ladder.
• Ability to lift approximately 20 pounds and move a large H-size oxygen cylinder on a cart.
• Ability to walk, stand, and bend for more than 80% of work time; substantial physical effort may be required for up to 50% of work time.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, and naso- and oropharyngeal airways.
• Competency operating ventilators and performing patient assessment and arterial punctures.
• Clinical experience in intensive care units, emergency care, and/or specialty areas.
• NRP certification for Respiratory Therapists working in the NICU.

Responsibilities

• Provide invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision.
• Evaluate cardiopulmonary function and treat cardiopulmonary impairment under physician supervision.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities using professional judgment.
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and clinical ladder qualifications.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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