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Position Specific Details:
Respiratory Therapist
No Locals
2 years respiratory therapy experience required
Previous travel experience preferred
MUST be able to collect and analyze blood gas
VA Resp. license required
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, RRT Required
Night Shift 1845-0715

Unit Specific Details:
Travelers typically assigned to ER, NICU, MS, ICU and CVICU. Treatment load 35-50.
Rotate between Peds/NICU and Adults - attending deliveries 35 weeks and earlier and all c-sections
ITO interviews; Manager may conduct final interview

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Job Description
Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision. Under the supervision of a physician will
evaluate 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 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 oro-pharyngeal 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 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 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 time.
Frequent (fifty to eighty percent of work time) exposure to adverse conditions.
Schedule:
Full-Time nights
36 hours/week
Every other weekend and every other Holiday
24 Hours On Call per 6 weeks
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Market approved 12/4; Replacement for M. Thomas