Respiratory Therapist, RT - NICU - Mount Carmel St. Ann's - Casual

Company: Mount Carmel Health System
Location: Westerville
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:*This position is located at Mount Carmel St. Ann's & New Albany (contingent, nights)Position Purpose:

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), within the Ohio Scope of Practice, provides therapeutic procedures and diagnostic testing to chronically and acutely ill patients requiring respiratory procedures.What You Will Do:
  • Communicate with the RN and NNP respiratory status, changes, blood gas results.
  • Run blood gas samples, maintain and troubleshoot ABL blood gas machine
  • Set up, documentation, troubleshooting, and management of HFOV, Servo-U ventilator, F &P Flexi trunk BCPAP system, HFNC, transcutaneous monitoring and breathing treatments.
  • Attend high risk deliveries.
  • Assist with initial NRP resuscitation guidelines - NRP certification is -required.
  • Assist the RN with skin assessment - including 2 person cares, baths, offer containment and management of respiratory devices as needed.
  • Apply respiratory principles and skills to prevent, identify, and treat acute or chronic dysfunctions of the cardiopulmonary system
  • Offer preventative care as well as educate, assess, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies -
    • respond to alarms and treat as appropriate -
    • communicate with the RN/NNP needed interventions
    • Assist in covering the unit for lunches and/or breaks as determined by the charge RN.
    • Follow the Neonatal Respiratory Practice Guidelines that are found on the Neonatal Network service line web page.Minimum Qualifications:
      • Education: Successful completion of a 2 or 4 year Respiratory Care Program, or completion of additional educational requirements allowing eligibility to obtain registry credentials.
      • Licensure / Certification: Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License to practice in the State of Ohio and National Board of Respiratory Care credential indicating RRT or CRT
      • Experience: Clinical experience in adult and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures such as aerosolized delivery of medication, mechanical ventilation, assisting with intubations and extubations, pulmonary function studies, emergency care, and obtaining and interpreting arterial blood gases.
      • Maintain current BLS certification.Position Highlights and Benefits:
        • Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
        • Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
        • Generous paid time off programs.
        • Employee recognition programs.
        • Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
        • Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
        • Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
        • Employee Referral Rewards program.
        • Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. -You deserve to get paid every day!
        • Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.Ministry/Facility Information:Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion -Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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