Bon Secours Hiring for Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Transport Full Time

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Candidates with at least one year of experience may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus upon acceptance of a Part Time Respiratory Therapist position! New graduates may be eligible for a $2,500 sign on bonus. Rules and restrictions apply- ask your recruiter for details.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Primary function within Department Policies Procedures and Standards of Care, reviews patient data, makes assessment of patient’s respiratory status, assembles necessary equipment and checks for proper functioning, and administers prescribed therapies as ordered. Monitors patient’s response to such therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Documents all treatments and therapies provided as required. Performs diagnostic testing for Arterial Blood Gases and Co-oximetry. Performs patient and family education and instructions in order to allay apprehensions and elicit cooperation necessary for attainment of goals and therapies. Ability to perform General Therapy in Non-Critical Care Patients served by the facility. Participates in on-call rotations as required by departmental policies.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Requires knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pulmonary physics, pulmonary pathophysiology, advanced respiratory care, mathematics, blood gas chemistry, pharmacology at a level generally acquired through completion of AMA approved therapist program, technician program in a hospital Respiratory Care Department.

2. Work requires comprehensive knowledge of all department policies, procedures, systems, and equipment as well as proficiency in performing clinical treatments at a level generally acquired during two-year Respiratory Care Program or enrollment in a program.

3. Must maintain current CPR certification.

4. Must maintain current Virginia Respiratory Care Licensure.

5. Demonstrated clinical competency in the care of patients receiving General Non- Critical Care Respiratory Therapy. Such clinical competency can be validated through completion of

Clinical Ladder and facility specific competency requirements.

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