Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner – Lead & Educate

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Newport News seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner III at Mary Immaculate Hospital to provide comprehensive respiratory care, assess patients, plan and evaluate therapy, and educate patients and staff. It requires a state license, NBRC credentialing, and a track record in diverse clinical settings.

The role includes leadership duties as a Charge Therapist, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and participation in quality improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care per physician orders, including ventilator care and airway management.
• Lead asCharge Therapist and mentor staff during shifts.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research.
• Document procedures and maintain accurate patient records.
• Educate patients, families and staff on therapy goals and outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient education

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Master's Degree in Health care/Business Administration (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Newport News seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner III at Mary Immaculate Hospital to provide comprehensive respiratory care, assess patients, plan and evaluate therapy, and educate patients and staff. It requires a state license, NBRC credentialing, and a track record in diverse clinical settings.

The role includes leadership duties as a Charge Therapist, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and participation in quality improvement.