Respiratory Therapist (RT) - St. Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 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. SUMMARY: Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision. Under the supervision of a physician will evaluate cardiopulmonary function, treat cardiopulmonary impairment, assess treatment effectiveness and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system using professional judgment. Provides patient care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Must be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care or certified if you are 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 and furnish this information to the department.
• 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 to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and other staff members.
• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in such areas as emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways preferred.
• Competency in the operation of ventilators, as well as 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.
• Completion of Respiratory Therapy program as approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.
• Must hold an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio.
• Must maintain C level provider status.
• Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in respiratory procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in such areas as emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways preferred.
• 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.
• Under the supervision of a physician will evaluate cardiopulmonary function, treat cardiopulmonary impairment, assess treatment effectiveness and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system using professional judgment.
• Provides patient care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees