Respiratory Care Practitioner I – Preceptor Friendly

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health's Respiratory Care Practitioner I at St. Rita's Medical Center delivers comprehensive respiratory support, from assessment to therapy initiation and patient education.

The role requires current licensure, NBRC credentialing, and hands-on experience in respiratory therapy within acute or ambulatory care settings. A strong patient-centered approach and effective communication are essential, with duties including oxygen therapy, ventilator care and device instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree related to Respiratory Therapy/Health Care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin (preferred).
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of work (required).
• NBRC credentialed (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (required).
• ACLS/PALS (preferred).
• Driver's License (required for Home Care/DME).
• 6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area (preferred).
• Experience in ambulatory or acute care settings (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
• Perform therapies per physician orders and monitor patient response.
• Set up oxygen and ventilation therapies and monitor PaO2 levels.
• Administer IPPB and aerosol therapies and document vital signs and responses.
• Instruct patients and families on devices and therapy usage.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and tracheostomy procedures as needed.
• Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Feedback receptiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy/Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin

Job description

Mercy Health's Respiratory Care Practitioner I at St. Rita's Medical Center delivers comprehensive respiratory support, from assessment to therapy initiation and patient education.

The role requires current licensure, NBRC credentialing, and hands-on experience in respiratory therapy within acute or ambulatory care settings. A strong patient-centered approach and effective communication are essential, with duties including oxygen therapy, ventilator care and device instruction.