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

Mercy Health BSMH • 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 a physician’s supervision, the professional evaluates cardiopulmonary function, treats cardiopulmonary impairment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and cares for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities using professional judgment. The role provides care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

This is a contingent PRN position with a requirement of 24 hours per month, including 12 weekend hours and one holiday. The scheduled shift is nights. The role is in a normal patient care environment, with frequent exposure to adverse conditions and substantial physical effort.

Requirements

• Be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care, or be certified if within six months of graduating 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 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 members.
• Complete a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• Complete the Clinical Ladder Policy requirements and maintain all certifications used for the ladder.
• Meet the contingent schedule requirement of 24 hours per month, including 12 weekend hours and one holiday.

Nice To Haves

• NRP certification for Respiratory Therapists working in the NICU.
• Clinical experience in emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, and naso- and oropharyngeal airways.
• Competency in operating ventilators, 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 care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Assess the effectiveness of respiratory treatments using professional judgment.
• Provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Complete 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.

What This Job Offers

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