Floating Respiratory Care Practitioner (Flexible Sites)

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Disability (short/long term)

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Continuing education support

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Flex Respiratory Care Practitioner to float across multiple sites in Ohio, delivering critical respiratory care and education to patients while maintaining documentation and care standards.

The role includes patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation, with duties ranging from ventilator management to pulmonary function testing and postural drainage. Strong collaboration with physicians and teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care required.
• NBRC credentialed and state license required by location.
• 1 year in acute care setting preferred and competency in multiple environments.

Responsibilities

• Floats to multiple sites within the Mercy Health system to deliver respiratory care.
• Assists physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy and intubation when needed.
• Performs CPR and airway management per ACLS/BLS guidelines.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

CPR/ACLS/BLS

ECG interpretation

EHR (EPIC)

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EPIC EHR

Mechanical ventilators

PFT equipment

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Flex Respiratory Care Practitioner to float across multiple sites in Ohio, delivering critical respiratory care and education to patients while maintaining documentation and care standards.

The role includes patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation, with duties ranging from ventilator management to pulmonary function testing and postural drainage. Strong collaboration with physicians and teams is essential.