Respiratory Care Practitioner - Toledo Hospital

Location:

Toledo Hospital Department:

Pulmonary Weekly Hours:

36 Status:

Full time Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

W hen a patient has a severe respiratory condition, a Registered Respiratory Therapist provides the care they need in a general, clinical, emergency and/or diagnostic care area.

You will help create a care plan, evaluate goals, and maintain communication with appropriate members of a patient’s health care team.

In this role, you will help with clinical instruction of respiratory care, nursing, medical students, and residents as needed. You will also help orient new staff and contribute to the growth of others to strengthen the team.

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• M aintain credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Must be licensed to render respiratory care services by the respective state(s) of practice – Ohio and/or Michigan
• BLS
• PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification is recommended, and may be required at some business units.
• Membership in the American Association of Respiratory Care and other professional organizations is encouraged.
• ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit  promedica.org/aboutus .