Respiratory Therapist (RT) Certified

Respiratory Therapist

Job Type: PRN

Shift: Days

People are our passion and purpose.

Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do!At Mercy Youngstown Rehab Hospital we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here youre not just valued as an employee but as a person. As aRespiratory Therapist (RT)joining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program - mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Free Parking
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Membership discounts with local gyms and community businesses
• Working with highly engaged staff
• Healthy staffing levels
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physicians orders department policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

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 patients medical record following completion of any service.

Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms flow charts logbooks and their proper usage.

Performs EKGs types of report interpretations sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department according to department procedures.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.

Maintains thorough knowledge of hazards of oxygen therapy.

Qualifications:

Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.

Current CPR certification. (Specify if BLS or ACLS)

Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly

EEOC Statement:

Mercy Youngstown Rehab Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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