Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Respiratory Therapy - Lorain Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); In loco; USD 65.000 - 82.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Discounts

Paid time off

Parental leave

FMLA leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Continuing education support

Descrizione del lavoro

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Lorain, OH is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide patient assessment, planning, intervention, and education across cardiopulmonary therapies. You will work nights and weekends in a 36-hour weekly schedule, with potential duties as Charge Therapist and preceptor.

Requires NBRC credential and active state license; two years’ experience preferred. Competitive benefits and tuition assistance are offered as part of our comprehensive care team.

Competenze

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required)
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• NBRC credentialed (required)
• Current Respiratory Care License (required)
• BLS/ACLS/PALS preferred; must obtain prior to direct patient care
• NRP preferred, required for Roper St Francis Healthcare
• CPFT/RPFT certifications (preferred)
• ACCS NBRC (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME)

Mansioni

• Assess patients and develop plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Perform respiratory therapies per physician orders and monitor patient responses.
• Set up and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Explain therapies and goals to patients and caregivers; adjust treatments as needed.
• Document patient care accurately and adhere to policies and safety standards.
• Serve as a preceptor to new team members and students.
• Respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies and participate in resuscitations as needed.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Time management

Clinical documentation

Data interpretation

CPAP/BiPAP therapies

Ventilator management

ABG testing

Oxygen therapy

Chest X-ray interpretation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related field

Strumenti

EPIC EHR

Descrizione del lavoro

Respiratory Care positions in the Lorain Market reward you with:

• A $8,000 sign on bonus for experienced full time new hires (1+ Years of Experience as a Respiratory Therapist)
• A $5,000 sign on bonus for new grad full time new hires
• Referral bonus incentive programs
• Competitive paid time off accrual
• Excellent health benefits through UMR
• Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth
• And more!

Shift/Schedule

• Full Time - Scheduled for 36 Weekly Hours
• Shift Times - Nights (7pm-7:30am)
• Rotating Weekends & Holidays

Summary Of Primary Function/General Purpose Of Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patient’s response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Serves as a preceptor to new team members.

Essential Job Functions

• May serve as the shift “Charge Therapist” with responsibility of ensuring adequate number of respiratory care staff to cover patient care areas and needs. This may include assigning respiratory care staff to work areas and/or work assignments, modifying work assignments, assisting with meal coverage, fielding call offs and providing adequate staffing levels for the next shift. Serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
• Performs treatments and therapies according to physician orders. Explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response. Sets up and maintains different modes of therapy. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Maintains proper documentation, patient medical charting and recordkeeping. Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options. Instructs patient and patient’s caregiver(s) in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, oxygen therapy, home aerosol therapy, or ventilator care, if applicable.
• Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Responds to cardio-pulmonary 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.

Licensing/Certification

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (preferred), required for Roper St Francis Healthcare
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred)
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)

Work Experience

Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Patient Population – Competency is based on the patient population of the site/facility

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Able to effectively work with diverse people
• Good customer service skills
• Good organizational skills and time management skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Able to receive feedback
• Able to gather and interpret data
• Accountability
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
• Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Arterial blood gas punctures and testing
• Airway maneuvers
• Bedside pulmonary function
• Patient assessment
• Patient education
• Knowledge of chest suction equipment
• Knowledge of chest X-ray interpretation

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

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, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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