Respiratory Therapist (RT) - St Vincent Medical Center

Mercy Health Partners; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Toledo, Ohio. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to patients across various age groups, while ensuring adherence to state licensure requirements. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on quality care and includes a sign-on bonus for new hires.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be registered or certified by the National Board on Respiratory Care.
• Must maintain an active license to practice in Ohio.
• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under supervision.
• Evaluates cardiopulmonary function and assesses treatment effectiveness.
• Provides care for patients of all ages.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of drugs used in respiratory care

Education

Vocational/Technical Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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

Interested in learning more? Follow this linkand register! A Recruiter will reach out to you within 24 hours.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

EDUCATION:

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

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must maintain C level provider status. Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in respiratory procedures.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

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
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to 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'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]