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 seeks 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.

This is a union contingent PRN position with a stated minimum of two shifts per month. The schedule information lists days/nights and also specifies nights. The posting additionally describes a contingent requirement of 24 hours per month, including 12 weekend hours, and one holiday.

The position works in a normal patient-care environment, with frequent exposure to adverse conditions and substantial physical effort. The role requires the ability to lift approximately 20 pounds, move a large H-size oxygen cylinder on a cart, and walk, stand, and bend for much of the work time.

Requirements

• Complete a Respiratory Therapy program approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board; vocational/technical degree in Respiratory Therapy is listed as the education requirement.
• Hold and maintain an active Ohio license to practice Respiratory Care and furnish the information to the department.
• Be registered by the National Board on 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.
• Maintain Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support status through the American Heart Association or its affiliate, and 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.
• Meet the contingent schedule requirement of 24 hours per month, including 12 hours on weekends, and work 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; substantial physical effort may be required for up to 50% of work time.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, and naso- and oropharyngeal airways.
• Competency in ventilator operation, patient assessment, and arterial punctures.
• Clinical experience in a variety of intensive care units, emergency departments, and/or specialty areas.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required for Respiratory Therapists working in the NICU.

Responsibilities

• Provide invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision.
• Evaluate cardiopulmonary function under physician supervision.
• Treat cardiopulmonary impairment and assess treatment effectiveness.
• Use professional judgment to care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
• Provide respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Maintain required respiratory-care certifications, licensure, and provider status.
• Complete the requirements of the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain certifications used for the ladder.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Mercy Health Partners’ Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• 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 employment status.

What This Job Offers

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