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

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Youngstown, OH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner III provides respiratory care through patient assessment, care planning, intervention, education, and evaluation, performing procedures within the scope of their license. The practitioner monitors patient responses to therapies and recommends modifications based on assessment. The role provides clinical leadership and supports quality improvement across intensive care, general care, and outpatient services at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. The practitioner supports staff learning through mentorship, clinical rounds, practice evaluation, coaching feedback, instruction, and in-service training. The role may lead clinical research initiatives, participate in facility councils and committees, and serve as a shift Charge Therapist, coordinating staff assignments and coverage. Working with the interdisciplinary care team, the practitioner assesses patients, develops and implements plans of care, evaluates treatment effectiveness, performs physician-ordered therapies, and explains treatment goals to patients. Responsibilities also include maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies, documenting care, educating patients and caregivers, responding to cardiopulmonary resuscitations, and following quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards. The position serves patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatrics. Work may involve high-stress periods and fluctuating workloads, noise, bright lights, interruptions, potential exposure to hazardous substances, body fluids, blood, infectious materials, and possible physical altercations or verbal abuse. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

Current respiratory care license in the state of employment.
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential.
Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional.
Competency in at least two of the following environments: 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, organizational, and time-management skills, including oral and written communication.
Ability to work effectively with diverse people, provide good customer service, receive feedback, and demonstrate accountability.
Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment, such as oximeters and 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 testing, patient assessment, and patient education.
Knowledge of chest suction equipment and chest X-ray interpretation.
Ability to assess patient data and provide care appropriate to patient age and specific needs across neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.

Nice To Haves

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification preferred at hire; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through AAP/AWHONN.
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) credential.
Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential.
Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) 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 roles.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.
Perform respiratory care procedures within the scope of license and monitor patient responses, recommending therapy modifications when appropriate.
Support clinical learning through mentorship, clinical rounds, and practice evaluation.
Provide clinical leadership to respiratory staff across intensive care, general care, and outpatient services.
Provide feedback for coaching and performance evaluations of team members.
Provide clinical instruction or in-service training to department staff, healthcare team members, and students as needed.
Help identify quality improvement initiatives and design programs with measurable outcomes.
Lead clinical research initiatives and support education, training, and implementation of study designs; collect data and maintain records as needed.
Participate in facility councils and committees.
May serve as shift Charge Therapist, coordinating staffing levels, assignments, coverage, call-offs, and coverage for the next shift.
Serve as a preceptor to new team members or students.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to assess patients, analyze assessment data, develop and implement care plans, 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 different modes of therapy and respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
Assess prescribed therapy for appropriateness and recommend methods to physicians to achieve therapeutic goals.
Maintain documentation, patient charting, and records.
Follow established policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Educate patients about cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders and associated treatment options.
Instruct patients and caregivers in applicable respiratory care, including incentive spirometry, MDI administration, oxygen therapy, home aerosol therapy, and ventilator care.
Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and participate as indicated by clinical circumstances.
Apply knowledge of patient growth and development across the lifespan to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care.
Use universal precautions and personal protective equipment and follow infection-control policies.

Benefits

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