Charge Therapist — Respiratory Care (Night Shift)

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Cincinnati is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II at Anderson Hospital for night shift. You will provide respiratory care from assessment through education, delivering oxygen, ventilator care, and interventions.

Includes serving as charge therapist, assisting physicians with procedures, CPR, and patient education; supports staff; ensures quality and safety in airway management. Join a faith-based health system focused on compassionate care and collaborative teamwork in a

Responsibilities

• May serve as the shift “Charge Therapist” with responsibility of ensuring adequate number of respiratory care staff to cover patient care areas and needs.
• Assist physician performing procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter insertion, tracheotomy intubation.
• Performs CPR including closed chest compressions and airway management per AHA ACLS.
• Conducts prescribed respiratory therapies and monitors patient response, documenting procedures.
• Operates and evaluates mechanical ventilators for proper function and safety.
• May perform pulmonary function tests (PFT).
• Serves as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
• Instructs patients and families in therapy techniques and home care as appropriate.

Job description

Mercy Health in Cincinnati is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner II at Anderson Hospital for night shift. You will provide respiratory care from assessment through education, delivering oxygen, ventilator care, and interventions.

Includes serving as charge therapist, assisting physicians with procedures, CPR, and patient education; supports staff; ensures quality and safety in airway management. Join a faith-based health system focused on compassionate care and collaborative teamwork in a