PRN Respiratory Therapy Pro — Ventilators & Care

easyservice; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III for a PRN position at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The role focuses on patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation of respiratory therapy within licensed scope.

Responsibilities include performing therapies per orders, documenting care, educating patients and families, and precepting students when needed. Preferred NBRC credential with state license.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of practice
• NBRC credentialed (required)
• RRT license preferred at hire

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, plan and execute respiratory care; evaluate outcomes.
• Perform therapies per physician orders; adjust based on response.
• Document patient care, maintain policies and safety standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy options and device use.
• Set up and maintain respiratory equipment and supplies.
• May precept new staff or students.
• Respond to emergencies and CPR as required.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Therapy administration

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Infection control

Precepting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EPIC EHR

Electronic Health Record

Job description

Mercy Health in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III for a PRN position at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The role focuses on patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation of respiratory therapy within licensed scope.

Responsibilities include performing therapies per orders, documenting care, educating patients and families, and precepting students when needed. Preferred NBRC credential with state license.