Respiratory Therapist II - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II in Springfield, who will be integral in providing respiratory care to patients. The role involves patient assessments, implementation of care plans, and collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality respiratory therapy. Candidates must have a valid Respiratory Care License and preferred certifications, alongside at least two years of relevant experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive health plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement saving plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of Ohio.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed.
• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and creates care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Performs respiratory therapies and monitors patient responses.
• Documents patient care and maintains standards of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care procedures

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

36 Hour Nights

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)

Language

None

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.

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Respiratory Therapy - Springfield

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll 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’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. 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] .