Respiratory Therapist (RT) - St. Vincent Medical Center

Job description

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nMercy 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.

nSUMMARY:

nProvides 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.

nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

nnnMust be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care or certified if you are within six months of graduation from a Registry Program.

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nnMust attain RRT within 90 days of graduation or hire date.

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nnMust hold and maintain an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio and furnish this information to the department.

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nnMust maintain Healthcare Provider status in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or its affiliate. NRP required for Respiratory Therapists working in NICU.

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nnMust have thorough understanding of all drugs used in all respiratory care procedures.

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nnMust have strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and other staff members.

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nnClinical 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.

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

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nnDemonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.

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n nEDUCATION:

nnnVocational/Technical Degree

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nnSpecialty/Major: Respiratory Therapy

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n nLICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

nnnCompletion of Respiratory Therapy program as approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board.

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nnMust hold an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio.

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n nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

n nHOURS:

nnnShift: Nights

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nnHours per pay period: 72

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nnWeekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy

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n nThis document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

nAs a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

nWhat we offer

nnnCompetitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

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nnMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

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nnPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

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nnTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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n nBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

nAll 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 Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email . 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

Worksite address

toledo, OH, 43614, US

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