Respiratory Care Aide II - PRN (Non-Acute)

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Professional development support

Job summary

Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a Respiratory Aide II (PRN) at St. Charles Hospital to support basic respiratory care for non-acute patients. You will assist licensed therapists, manage equipment, and help ensure a clean, organized work area.

The role requires enrollment or completion of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and a current BLS certificate, plus an active state Respiratory Care Permit. The position offers hospital-based benefits and PRN scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or a graduate from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Must hold a Current Respiratory Care Limited Permit as required by the state.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist, draws arterial and/or capillary blood, processes samples, records results, and performs quality controls.
• Sets up and monitors non-invasive equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
• Provides basic respiratory therapy techniques including aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and oxygen therapy.
• Performs EKGs; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Cleans, sterilizes, assembles, tests, and maintains respiratory equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and delivers oxygen to units and ensures equipment availability for procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Time management

Data gathering

Customer service

Adaptability

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Mercy Health in Ohio is seeking a Respiratory Aide II (PRN) at St. Charles Hospital to support basic respiratory care for non-acute patients. You will assist licensed therapists, manage equipment, and help ensure a clean, organized work area.

The role requires enrollment or completion of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and a current BLS certificate, plus an active state Respiratory Care Permit. The position offers hospital-based benefits and PRN scheduling.