Respiratory Therapist (RT) - St. Vincent Medical Center

SUMMARY

Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision. Evaluates cardiopulmonary function, treats cardiopulmonary impairment, assesses treatment effectiveness, and cares 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 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.
• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and other staff members.
• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in areas such as emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways preferred.
• Competency in the operation of ventilators, 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.
• Holds an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintain C level provider status.
• Thorough understanding of all drugs used in respiratory procedures.

HOURS

Shift: Days/Nights
Hours per pay period: 72
Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy