Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

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.
• 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.
• Must complete requirements as written in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain all Certifications used for the ladder.
• 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

• NRP required for Respiratory Therapists working in NICU.
• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in such areas as emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways.
• Competency in the operation of ventilators, as well as patient assessment, arterial punctures, etc.
• Clinical experience in a variety of intensive care units, emergency and/or specialty areas.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cardiopulmonary function.
• Treat cardiopulmonary impairment.
• Assess treatment effectiveness.
• Care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system using professional judgment.
• Provide patient care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Complete requirements as written in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain all Certifications used for the ladder.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.

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