Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner – Clinical Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Petersburg, VA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner III at Southside Regional Medical Center to deliver comprehensive respiratory care, assess patients, plan and implement therapies, and educate patients and staff.

The role includes leadership responsibilities as Charge Therapist, mentorship, and involvement in quality improvement and clinical education. A strong licensure and NBRC credential are required, with EPIC EHR familiarity preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or five years CRT; demonstrates competency in at least two environments (NICU/PICU/ICU/ED/general care).
• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of work (required); NBRC credentialed (required).
• EPIC EHR training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care through assessment, planning, intervention, education and evaluation.
• May serve as preceptor to new team members and students.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research.
• Assume shift leadership as Charge Therapist and ensure adequate staffing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy/Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin

Master's degree in related field

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Petersburg, VA seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner III at Southside Regional Medical Center to deliver comprehensive respiratory care, assess patients, plan and implement therapies, and educate patients and staff.

The role includes leadership responsibilities as Charge Therapist, mentorship, and involvement in quality improvement and clinical education. A strong licensure and NBRC credential are required, with EPIC EHR familiarity preferred.