Respiratory Therapist (RT) - St. Charles Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Oregon, OH

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About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree related to Respiratory Therapy/Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin (preferred).
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of practice (required).
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred).
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required).
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross (required).
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (required).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (preferred).
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred).
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred).
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC (preferred).
• Two years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or five years CRT experience in Nursery/NICU and/or ICU/CCU environments (required).

Nice To Haves

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.
• Perform all respiratory care procedures including oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, and diagnostic services.
• Monitor the patient's response to therapies and make recommendations to change or modify based on assessment.
• Serve as the shift 'Charge Therapist' ensuring adequate staffing and coverage.
• Assist physicians in procedures such as bronchoscopy and tracheotomy intubation.
• Perform CPR and airway management techniques in accordance with AHA ACLS protocol.
• Conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to maintain a patient airway.
• Select, assemble, monitor, and evaluate mechanical ventilators.
• Perform pulmonary function tests (PFT).
• Serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
• Assess patient's physical status and modify treatment procedures based on patient response.
• Determine appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommend methods to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Set up and maintain different modes of oxygen therapy.
• Administer intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) or Aerosol Therapy.
• Give postural drainage, vibration, and percussion to ensure proper drainage of bronchial secretions.
• Instruct patients and families in various respiratory therapies and equipment.
• Procure sputum for culture and sensitivity or airway clearance.
• Evaluate normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory value ranges.
• Perform arterial punctures and analysis, and maintain knowledge of ABG interpretation.
• May perform EKGs and understand electronic monitoring.
• Maintain all Respiratory Therapy equipment and supplies.
• Respond to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree