Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves comprehensive respiratory care, assessments, education, and collaboration with care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The incumbent screens and treats patients, may serve as Charge Therapist, and ensures equipment readiness. Requires state license, NBRC credentials, ACLS/BLS, and at least two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current Respiratory Care license in the state of practice.
• NBRC credentialed; ACLS/BLS required; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift staffing as Charge Therapist and ensure coverage.
• Perform airway management and ventilator care per physician orders.
• Explain therapies to patients and document results in charts.
• Maintain and operate respiratory therapy equipment; respond to emergencies.
• Assess patient status and modify therapy based on response.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. The role involves comprehensive respiratory care, assessments, education, and collaboration with care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The incumbent screens and treats patients, may serve as Charge Therapist, and ensures equipment readiness. Requires state license, NBRC credentials, ACLS/BLS, and at least two years of experience.