Respiratory Therapist; RT - St. Vincent Medical Center

Overview

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.

Sign-on Bonus for Full-time and Part-time positions up to $7,500!

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. It is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, a STEMI Center, and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Mercy Health St. Vincent has partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Toledo on its campus.

Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision. Under the supervision of a physician, evaluates cardiopulmonary function, treats cardiopulmonary impairment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and cares for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system using professional judgment. Provides patient care to neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Must be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care or be a certified graduate 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 emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways is preferred. Competency in the operation of ventilators, patient assessment, arterial punctures, etc. Experience in a variety of intensive care units, emergency and/or specialty areas is preferred.
• Must complete requirements as written in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain all certifications used for the ladder.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.

• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Specialty/Major:
  Respiratory Therapy

• 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.

• Shift: Nights
• Hours per pay period: 72
• Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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