Respiratory Therapist (RT) - St. Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission. Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children's Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children's Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center.

Requirements

• Must be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care or certified if within six months of graduation from a Registry Program.
• Must attain RRT within 90 days of graduation or hire date.
• Must hold and maintain an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio.
• Must maintain Healthcare Provider status in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or its affiliate.
• NRP required for Respiratory Therapists working in NICU.
• Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in all respiratory care procedures.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways preferred.
• Competency in the operation of ventilators, patient assessment, arterial punctures, etc.
• Must complete requirements as written in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain all Certifications used for the ladder.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in a variety of intensive care units, emergency and/or specialty areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision.
• Evaluates cardiopulmonary function and treats cardiopulmonary impairment.
• Assesses treatment effectiveness and cares for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system.
• Provides patient care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

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: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree