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

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

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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 a physician’s supervision, the role evaluates cardiopulmonary function, treats cardiopulmonary impairment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and cares for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities using professional judgment. Care is provided to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

The position is in the Respiratory Therapy department and is a collective bargaining unit position. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights. The contingent schedule requires 24 hours per month, including 12 weekend hours and one holiday.

The work takes place in a normal patient-care environment with little exposure to noise, dust, and temperature extremes, alongside frequent exposure to adverse conditions. The job 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 the time.

Requirements

• Complete a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board; vocational/technical degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care, or be certified if within six months of graduation from a Registry Program; attain RRT within 90 days of graduation or hire date.
• Hold and maintain an active Ohio license to practice Respiratory Care and provide the license information to the department.
• Maintain Healthcare Provider status in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or its affiliate.
• Maintain C-level provider status.
• Have a thorough understanding of drugs used in respiratory care procedures.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, physicians, and other staff.
• Meet Clinical Ladder Policy requirements and maintain certifications used for the ladder.
• Meet the contingent schedule requirement of 24 hours per month, including 12 weekend hours and one holiday.
• Be able to lift approximately 20 pounds and move a large H-size oxygen cylinder on a cart.
• Be able to walk, stand, and bend more than 80% of the time and exert substantial physical effort up to 50% of work time.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in 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 departments, and/or specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision.
• Evaluate cardiopulmonary function under a physician’s supervision.
• Treat cardiopulmonary impairment and assess the effectiveness of treatment.
• Care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities using professional judgment.
• Provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Complete the requirements in 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, 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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