Respiratory Therapist - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

About the Role

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), within the Ohio Scope of Practice, provides therapeutic procedures and diagnostic testing to chronically and acutely ill patients requiring respiratory procedures. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for full-time positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide Respiratory Care, ensure an environment of patient safety, promote evidence-based practice and quality initiatives, and exhibit professionalism in the care of patients and their families.
• Perform duties or responsibilities outside the normal routine care of the patient.
• Initiate and administer therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tests, and education in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Record information and patient assessment on the patient’s medical record and maintain departmental records.
• Precept new employees as requested and participate in students' clinical rotations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Communicate pertinent clinical information and collaborate with physicians, house staff, and other healthcare disciplines regarding patient care, treatment, and/or plan of care.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a 2 or 4-year Respiratory Care Program, or completion of additional educational requirements allowing eligibility to obtain registry credentials.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License to practice in the State of Ohio and National Board of Respiratory Care credential indicating RRT or CRT.
• Clinical experience in adult and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures such as aerosolized delivery of medication, mechanical ventilation, assisting with intubations and extubations, pulmonary function studies, emergency care, and obtaining and interpreting arterial blood gases.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• DailyPay: Access earned wages before payday.
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

About the Organization

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites, and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs.