Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) – Sign-On Bonus

Mercy Home Health; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Mercy Health – Youngstown is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III to provide advanced respiratory therapy, lead clinical staff, and participate in quality initiatives. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment modification, and education within a dynamic hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, mentorship, and adherence to safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of practice.
• NBRC credentialed (required).
• Two years of Respiratory Care experience (required).
• Certifications such as CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Mentor staff and provide clinical leadership for respiratory care across units.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical research.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to assess and plan patient care.
• Perform treatments per physician orders and adjust based on patient response.
• Ensure documentation and patient education are accurate and complete.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Non-invasive respiratory equipment

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health – Youngstown is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner III to provide advanced respiratory therapy, lead clinical staff, and participate in quality initiatives. Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment modification, and education within a dynamic hospital setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, mentorship, and adherence to safety and documentation standards.