Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer contributions

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III at Southside Regional Medical Center to provide comprehensive respiratory care across ICU, general care, and outpatient services. The role emphasizes assessment, therapy, patient and staff education, and clinical leadership.

Required licensure and NBRC credentialing, along with strong communication and teamwork skills; coastal Virginia facilities offer patient-focused care and collaborative work environments.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or five years CRT; and demonstrated clinical competency in at least two environments.
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state
• NBRC credentialed (required)

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
• Lead clinical rounds, mentorship and staff development.
• Act as shift Charge Therapist ensuring staffing adequacy for patient care areas.
• Administer ventilation and airway management per physician orders.
• Document procedures and monitor patient response to therapies.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff for quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient education

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Respiratory Therapy or related)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III at Southside Regional Medical Center to provide comprehensive respiratory care across ICU, general care, and outpatient services. The role emphasizes assessment, therapy, patient and staff education, and clinical leadership.

Required licensure and NBRC credentialing, along with strong communication and teamwork skills; coastal Virginia facilities offer patient-focused care and collaborative work environments.