Respiratory Care Practitioner III - Respiratory Therapy - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH•Youngstown, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner III provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. The practitioner performs respiratory care procedures within the scope of their license, monitors responses to therapy, and recommends changes based on assessment. The role also provides clinical leadership and helps identify quality improvement initiatives. The practitioner supports clinical learning through mentorship, clinical rounds, practice evaluation, coaching, and training. They may lead clinical research and quality improvement work, participate in facility councils and committees, and serve as a shift Charge Therapist or preceptor. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the practitioner assesses patients, develops and implements care plans, evaluates treatment effectiveness, and educates patients and caregivers. The role includes performing prescribed therapies, determining whether prescribed therapy is appropriate, maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies, documenting care, following safety and infection-control standards, and responding to cardiopulmonary resuscitations. The position is at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in the Youngstown Market. It is scheduled for 24 hours weekly, with day/evening shifts and rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Current Respiratory Care License in the state of employment is required.
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is required.
Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional is required.
Competency in at least two of these environments is required: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED, and general care areas.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Good communication, customer service, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse people, receive feedback, gather and interpret data, and demonstrate accountability.
Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment, such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers.
Knowledge of therapeutic procedures, including CPAP/BiPAP, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high-flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, and diagnostic testing.
Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
Ability to perform arterial blood gas punctures and testing, airway maneuvers, bedside pulmonary function, patient assessment, and patient education.
Knowledge of chest suction equipment and chest X-ray interpretation.
Ability to assess patient data in relation to age and specific needs across the patient lifespan, from neonates through geriatrics.
Must obtain BLS, ACLS, and PALS from an approved source before direct patient care if not already held, as specified in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support at hire.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification from AAP/AWHONN.
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) credential.
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential.
ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) credential from NBRC.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Master's degree in a related field.
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
Valid driver's license for Home Care/DME.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care through patient assessment, care planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.
Perform respiratory care procedures within the scope of licensure and monitor patients' responses to therapy.
Recommend changes or modifications to therapy based on patient assessment and response.
Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, clinical rounds, practice evaluation, and feedback for coaching and performance evaluations.
Provide clinical instruction or in-service training to department staff, healthcare team members, and students as needed.
Identify quality improvement initiatives and help design programs with measurable outcomes.
Lead clinical research initiatives and support study education, training, implementation, data collection, recordkeeping, and product evaluation as applicable.
Participate in facility councils and committees.
Serve as shift Charge Therapist when needed, including supporting adequate staffing, assigning work areas and assignments, arranging meal coverage, responding to call-offs, and ensuring staffing for the next shift.
Serve as a preceptor to new team members and students.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to assess patients, analyze assessment data, develop plans of care, provide treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Perform treatments and therapies according to physician orders; explain therapies and goals to patients; and modify procedures based on patient response.
Set up and maintain therapy modalities and recommend methods to physicians to achieve therapeutic goals.
Maintain accurate documentation, patient charting, and records, and follow policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Educate patients about cardiopulmonary disorders and treatment options, and instruct patients and caregivers in respiratory therapies and equipment as applicable.
Set up and maintain respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and participate as indicated by clinical circumstances.
Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $4,000 for experienced part-time new hires with at least one year of Respiratory Therapist experience; $2,500 for new graduate part-time new hires.
Referral bonus incentive programs and referral bonuses.
Competitive paid time off accrual and paid time off.
Competitive pay and incentives.
403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
HSA/FSA options and life insurance.
Mental health resources and discounts.
Parental and FMLA leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
Backup care for children and elders.
Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.