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

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 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. Patient care spans neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. The position is in Respiratory Therapy at St. Vincent Medical Center and is a union contingent PRN role. The posting identifies a nights schedule and requires a minimum of 24 hours per month, including 12 weekend hours and one holiday. It also states a minimum of two shifts per month. The role is part of a collective bargaining unit. An incentive of up to $10,000 is offered as a sign-on bonus. The work takes place in a normal patient-care environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature, and similar conditions. The position requires 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, or bending for more than 80% of the time. Exposure to adverse conditions occurs frequently, for 50–80% of work time.

Requirements

Complete a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board; vocational/technical degree in Respiratory Therapy is listed.
Hold and maintain an active Ohio license to practice Respiratory Care and provide the license information to the department.
Be registered by the National Board for 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.
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 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; the posting also states a minimum of two shifts per month.
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 work time and exert substantial physical effort for up to 50% of work time.

Nice To Haves

NRP 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, and/or specialty areas is preferred.

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.
Care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system, using professional judgment.
Provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Maintain certifications used for the Clinical Ladder and complete the requirements specified in the Clinical Ladder Policy.
Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.