Respiratory Therapist, RT - $10,000 Sign On Bonus
Mount Carmel Health System
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
$5,000 Sign On Bonus for Day ShiftWe are a level 2 trauma center that consistently sees level 1's. We run Mass Transfusion Pump in Traumas and other areas of the hospital. We intubate for LOOP cases. We assist with ultrasound IVs on patients with difficult access. We also are protocol driven with vent and medication protocols with more being developed.Qualified applicants may submit a resume to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Melissa Vazquez for expedited consideration.Why Mount Carmel?With five hospitals , over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics , a college of nursing , a Medicare Advantage plan , and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health , one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide.We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing.What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
- Generous paid time off programs
- Relocation assistance for eligible new colleagues
- Employee recognition incentive program
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement
- Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities' at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
- 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.
- Provide Respiratory Care, ensure an environment of patient safety, promote evidence-based practice and quality initiatives and exhibit professionalism in the care of patients and their families.
- Perform duties or responsibilities outside the normal routine care of the patient.
- Initiate and administer therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tests and education in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
- Record information/patient assessment on the patient's medical record and maintain departmental records.
- Precept new employees as requested and participate in students clinical rotations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
- Communicate pertinent clinical information and collaborate with physicians, house staff and other health care disciplines regarding patient care, treatment and/or plan of care.