Responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Serves as a preceptor to new team members and may act as the shift Charge Therapist to manage staffing and assignments.
Requirements summary
Requires a current state Respiratory Care License, NBRC credentials, and at least two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are preferred or required prior to direct patient care.
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36
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Shift: Nights (United States of America)
Respiratory
Care positions in the
Lorain
Market reward you with: A $8,000 sign on bonus for experienced full time new hires (1+ Years of Experience as a Respiratory Therapist) A $5,000 sign on bonus for new grad full time new hires Referral bonus incentive programs Competitive paid time off accrual Excellent health benefits through UMR Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth And more! Shift/Schedule
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Nights (7pm-7:30am) Rotating Weekends & Holidays Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Respiratory Care Practitioner II is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patient's response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Serves as a preceptor to new team members. Essential Job Functions May serve as the shift “Charge Therapist” with responsibility of ensuring adequate number of respiratory care staff to cover patient care areas and needs. This may include assigning respiratory care staff to work areas and/or work assignments, modifying work assignments, assisting with meal coverage, fielding call offs and providing adequate staffing levels for the next shift. Serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. Performs treatments and therapies according to physician orders. Explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response. Sets up and maintains different modes of therapy. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals. Maintains proper documentation, patient medical charting and recordkeeping. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options. Instructs patient and patient’s caregiver(s) in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, oxygen therapy, home aerosol therapy, or ventilator care, if applicable. Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies. Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances. 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. Licensing/Certification Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required) National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred) BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (preferred), required for Roper St Francis Healthcare Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred) Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred) ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC (preferred) Valid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME) Education Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred) Work Experience Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Patient Population – Competency is based on the patient population of the site/facility Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks) Infant (1-12 months) Pediatrics (1-12 years) Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay
Parental Leave
Professional Development
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Assistance
Prescription Coverage
Mental Health Resources
Incentives
Continuing Education Support
FMLA Leave
Backup Care For Children And Elders
403(b) With Employer Contributions
HAS/FSA Options
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Skills Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members Good communication skills Able to effectively work with diverse people Good customer service skills Good organizational skills and time management skills Good oral and written communication Able to receive feedback Able to gather and interpret data Accountability Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing. Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias. Arterial blood gas punctures and testing Airway maneuvers Bedside pulmonary function Patient assessment Patient education Knowledge of chest suction equipment Knowledge of chest X-ray interpretation Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
Respiratory Therapy - Lorain 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.
