What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RT) - St. Vincent Medical Center position at Mercy Health BSMH?
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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.
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.
HOURS:
Shift: Nights
Hours per pay period: 72
Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy
This 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.
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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
