Respiratory Care Professional 4 - Respiratory Therapy

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Up to $10,000 Sign On bonus

Mercy Health St. Vincent Hospital

Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision.  Under the supervision of a physician will evaluate the 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 a 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 oropharyngeal 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 the 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 a thorough understanding of all drugs used in respiratory procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature, and the like.
• Lifts weights of approximately 20 lbs., must be able to move freely a large “H” size cylinder of oxygen on a cart.
• Substantial physical effort exerted up to fifty percent of work time.
• Ability to walk, stand, and bend more than eighty percent of the time.
• Frequent (fifty to eighty percent of work time) exposure to adverse conditions.

Schedule:

Contingent requirement:

As a 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.

What we offer

• 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'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