Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner - $8K Sign-On

Mercy Health; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $8,000 (experienced)

Sign-on bonus $5,000 (new grads)

403(b) plan with employer contribution

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & benefits

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III in Lorain, Ohio. You will assess patients, plan and deliver respiratory therapies, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement efforts.

The role requires leadership responsibilities, mentoring staff, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include bedside assessment, therapy administration, charting, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required).
• Competency in at least two clinical environments (NICU/PICU/ICU/ED/general care).
• EPIC EHR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care via assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
• Lead clinical rounds, mentor staff and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to assess and plan patient care and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Respiratory care experience

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III in Lorain, Ohio. You will assess patients, plan and deliver respiratory therapies, educate patients and families, and participate in quality improvement efforts.

The role requires leadership responsibilities, mentoring staff, and collaboration with the care team to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include bedside assessment, therapy administration, charting, and adherence to safety protocols.