Respiratory Therapist (RT), PRN

About the role

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care that exceeds industry standards and meets patient expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.
• Remains alert to assess possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Make appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient's medical record following completion of any service.

Requirements

• Current state Respiratory Therapist license in the state of OH.
• CPR certification.
• Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

PRN (as needed)