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Job Posting Title Student Respiratory Therapist – St. Vincent Medical Center

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

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Scheduled Weekly Hours

0.01 Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America) Minimum of 2 shifts per Month Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a faith based Catholic Healthcare Ministry committed to serving the poor and underserved of our community since 1853.

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center is a Regional Tertiary care facility serving a 150 mile radius of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

St. Vincent has been a well-established leader in quality healthcare as demonstrated by being verified as a Level I Adult and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, designated as a STEMI Center, as well as Comprehensive Stroke Center verified by the Joint Commission.

Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center has also partnered with Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Columbus to create Nationwide Children’s Hospital of Toledo on the campus of Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center. SUMMARY: Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision.

Under the supervision of a physician will evaluate cardiopulmonary function, treat cardiopulmonary impairment, assess treatment effectiveness and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system using professional judgment.

Provides patient care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care or certified if you are within six months of graduation from a Registry Program. Must attain RRT within 90 days of graduation or hire date.

Must hold and maintain an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio and furnish this information to the department. Must maintain Healthcare Provider status in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or its affiliate. NRP required for Respiratory Therapists working in NICU.

Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in all respiratory care procedures. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and other staff members.

Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in such areas as emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways preferred.

Competency in the operation of ventilators, as well as patient assessment, arterial punctures, etc. Clinical experience in a variety of intensive care units, emergency and/or specialty areas preferred.

Must complete requirements as written in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain all Certifications used for the ladder. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.

EDUCATION: Vocational/Technical Degree Specialty/Major: Respiratory Therapy LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Completion of Respiratory Therapy program as approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board. Must hold an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio.

Minimum Qualifications

Must maintain C level provider status. Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in respiratory procedures.

Hours

Shift: All Shifts Hours per pay period: Varies Weekend, holiday and on-call rotation required per department policy This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally.

Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Worker Sub-Type: Union Contingent - PRN Department: Respiratory Therapy - St. Vincent It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).

Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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. We believe your best is yet to come.

At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here.

Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Key Responsibilities

Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care to neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients under general supervision. Evaluates cardiopulmonary function and treats impairments using professional judgment to assess treatment effectiveness.

Requirements

Requires a Vocational/Technical degree in Respiratory Therapy and an active license to practice in the State of Ohio. Must hold BLS certification and attain RRT status within 90 days of graduation or hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary EvaluationVentilator OperationCommunication Skills

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
8%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Toledo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$143k
Typical market rent
$1,128/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mercy Health

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance