Respiratory Care Practitioner I (RCP I) PRN - Urbana Hospital

Mercy Health; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Mercy Health's Urbana Hospital is seeking a PRN Respiratory Care Practitioner I to deliver comprehensive respiratory care. You will assess, plan, implement, educate, and evaluate therapy, adjusting treatments based on patient response while maintaining equipment and ensuring safety.

Key duties include bedside care, postural drainage, oxygen therapy, and collaboration with physicians. Licensure, NBRC credentialing, and BLS are required; RRT and ACLS/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of employment (required).
• NBRC credentialed (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required).
• ACLS/PALS - CPR certification (preferred).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• 6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in ambulatory or acute care (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and review data to plan care.
• Perform therapies per physician orders and adjust based on response.
• Educate patients and families on therapies and devices.
• Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Assist with bronchoscopy/tracheostomy when applicable.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitations as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator care

Airway management

Education to patients

ABG interpretation

CPAP/BiPAP

EKG interpretation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Preceptor role

Education

Bachelor’s degree related to Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

PRN Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Urbana Hospital

Job Summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures including oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, diagnostic services, and patient and staff education. Monitors the patient's response to therapies and makes recommendations to modify treatment based on assessment.

Essential Functions

• May serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
• Assesses patient’s physical status by inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, behavior, and by reviewing existing data in the patient’s record.
• Performs treatments according to physician orders, explains therapy and therapeutic goals to the patient, and modifies treatment procedures based on patient response.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to the physician to achieve therapeutic goals, including IPPB, aerosol therapy, postural drainage and percussion, ultrasonic nebulizer, incentive spirometry, metered dose inhalers and spacers, etc.
• Sets up and maintains different modes of oxygen therapy to maintain adequate PaO2 with accurate inspired oxygen levels.
• Administers intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) or aerosol therapy by preparing the prescribed medication, adjusting the machine or device, and documenting and observing patient vital signs, cough productivity, dyspnea relief, and any adverse reactions.
• Provides postural drainage, vibration, and percussion to ensure proper drainage of bronchial secretions, checking orders and X‑rays before initiating treatment and noting clearance after procedure.
• Instructs patients and families in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, postural drainage, clapping, oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and home aerosol therapy.
• May assist with bronchoscopy and tracheostomy; assists with tracheostomy endotracheal tube changes and ensures proper humidification.
• Procures sputum for culture and sensitivity or performs airway clearance through patient coaching, administration of mucolytics, aerosol therapy, or endotracheal/nasopharyngeal suctioning.
• Evaluates normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory values.
• Performs arterial punctures and analysis; has in‑depth knowledge of arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation and performs arterial line procedures with sterile technique and safety precautions.
• May perform EKGs; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Maintains all respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree related to Respiratory Therapy, Health Care, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration (preferred).

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of employment (required).
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred).
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required).
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association or Red Cross (preferred).
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association (preferred).
• Valid Driver’s License (required for Home Care/DME).

Experience

• Previous working experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting (preferred).
• 6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with patients, families, physicians, and other staff members.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work with diverse people and provide excellent customer service.
• Organizational skills and time management.
• Ability to receive feedback and gather and interpret data.
• Accountability.
• Knowledge of non‑invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end‑tidal CO2 analyzers.
• Proficiency in therapeutic procedures including CPAP/BiPAP, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high‑flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, and diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Arterial blood gas punctures and testing.
• Airway maneuvers.
• Bedside pulmonary function assessment.
• Patient education and chest suction equipment knowledge.
• Interpretation of chest X‑rays.

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred).

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].