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MercyPosted 1 month ago

Student Respiratory Therapist – St. Vincent Medical Center

On-siteToledo, Ohio, United States

Part TimeEntry LevelLicense Or CertificationEnterprise

Job Summary

Provide invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision, evaluating cardiopulmonary function and treating impairment for neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Assess treatment effectiveness and manage care for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies using professional judgment. Maintain C-level provider status and complete Clinical Ladder Policy requirements. Work all shifts including weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation.

Required Qualifications

  • 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
  • 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
  • Must complete requirements as written in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain all Certifications used for the ladder
  • Must maintain C level provider status
  • 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
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs
  • Must be available for weekend shifts
  • Must be available for holiday rotation
  • Must be available for on-call rotation
  • Must be able to work all shifts
  • Must be able to work in a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in such areas as emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways
  • 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

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