Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist provides quality care by assessing, coordinating, and evaluating the respiratory care provided to our patients. This includes routine and complex procedures while using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. The Respiratory Therapist also collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and communicates effectively with others.

Essential Functions:

• Performs respiratory therapy with an understanding of the indications, contraindications, hazards and precautions associated with all delivered therapy
• Assesses the pulmonary status of patients receiving respiratory care and makes recommendations for therapy
• Administers medical gases, aerosolized medications and provides therapies to maintain bronchopulmonary hygiene per protocol
• Functions as a member of the cardiac arrest, trauma, and other emergency teams as indicated
• Performs airway clearance and lung volume expansion therapies and instructs patients regarding follow-up care
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Satisfactory completion of formal Respiratory Therapy training in a Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved school program
• Required to have Bachelor’s degree within 3 yrs. for Respiratory

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• One of the following
  • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care
  • Limited Permit

Additional Information:

• Will float between SEYH, SEBH and SJWH as needed.
• Will work holidays, weekend and night coverage as required to meet staffing needs.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com