Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner

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

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to deliver respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation. You will perform ventilator care, airway management and therapies per physician orders, ensuring patient safety.

The role requires two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional, a current state license, NBRC credential and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; EPIC EHR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required).
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state (required).
• NBRC credentialed (required).
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy and airway management when required.
• Monitor patient response and adjust therapies accordingly.
• Educate patients and families on therapy and goals.
• Maintain and check Respiratory Therapy equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Oral communication

Written communication

Data interpretation

Accountability

Chest suction

Pulmonary function

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health in Ohio seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to deliver respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation. You will perform ventilator care, airway management and therapies per physician orders, ensuring patient safety.

The role requires two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional, a current state license, NBRC credential and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications; EPIC EHR experience is a plus.