Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner II

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

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II at St. Anne Hospital. The role involves comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management, airway support, and patient education, with responsibilities that include acting as shift Charge Therapist and mentoring new staff.

Requirements include NBRC credentialing, a state license, and ACLS/BLS; PALS and RRT are preferred. The position emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within a faith-based health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field (preferred).
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of employment.
• NBRC credentialed (required).
• ACLS and BLS certifications (required).
• PALS and other advanced lifesupport credentials (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders including oxygen, aerosol therapy, and ventilator support.
• Assess patient condition and adjust therapies based on monitoring and response.
• Serve as shift Charge Therapist to ensure staffing coverage.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and home care.
• Precept new staff and students; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator care

Staffing coordination

Patient education

ABG interpretation

Precepting / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

PFT equipment

ABG analyzers

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II at St. Anne Hospital. The role involves comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management, airway support, and patient education, with responsibilities that include acting as shift Charge Therapist and mentoring new staff.

Requirements include NBRC credentialing, a state license, and ACLS/BLS; PALS and RRT are preferred. The position emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care within a faith-based health