Lead Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III to provide comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and education across ICU, general care, and outpatient services. The role offers clinical leadership, mentorship, and opportunities to lead quality-improvement initiatives.

Requires NBRC credential and state license; two years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional.
• Competency in Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED, and general care environments.
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required).
• NBRC credentialed (required).
• RRT (preferred).
• BLS/ACLS/PALS (preferred at hire, must obtain before direct patient care).
• NRP (preferred).
• CPFT (preferred).
• RPFT (preferred).
• ACCS NBRC (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME).

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff, conduct clinical rounds, and provide leadership for advancing respiratory practice across care settings.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and clinical research, including data collection and record keeping.
• Participate in facility councils and committees.
• Serve as shift Charge Therapist, manage staffing, and precept new team members and students.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to assess patients, plan care, implement treatments, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Set up and manage respiratory therapies; explain treatments to patients and adjust based on response.
• Maintain documentation, policies, and infection control standards.
• Educate patients on cardiopulmonary diseases and home therapies as applicable.
• Respond to cardiac/pulmonary emergencies as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

EPIC EHR

Respiratory therapy equipment

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III to provide comprehensive respiratory care, including assessment, planning, intervention, and education across ICU, general care, and outpatient services. The role offers clinical leadership, mentorship, and opportunities to lead quality-improvement initiatives.

Requires NBRC credential and state license; two years of experience preferred.