Respiratory Care Practitioner - St. Francis Downtown - PRN
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner I provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. The practitioner performs respiratory care procedures including oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, diagnostic services, and patient and staff education. They monitor patients’ responses to therapy and recommend changes or modifications based on assessment. The position may include precepting new team members or students. Practitioners assess patients, perform ordered treatments, explain therapies and goals, and adapt procedures according to patient response. They maintain respiratory equipment and supplies, respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitations, and may assist physicians with bronchoscopies, tracheostomies, and endotracheal tube changes. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- Current respiratory care license in the state of employment.
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- 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 testing, patient assessment, and patient education.
- Knowledge of chest suction equipment and chest X-ray interpretation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree related to respiratory therapy, healthcare, healthcare administration, or business administration.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Previous work experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting.
- Six months of respiratory therapy experience in a general care area.
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
- Valid driver’s license for Home Care/DME roles.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical status using examination, patient behavior, and existing medical-record data.
- Perform respiratory treatments according to physician orders, explain therapies and goals, and modify procedures based on patient response.
- Evaluate prescribed therapies and recommend methods to physicians to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Set up and maintain oxygen therapy to support adequate oxygenation at prescribed inspired oxygen levels.
- Administer IPPB and aerosol therapy; prepare prescribed medications, adjust equipment to patients’ needs, monitor and document response, and identify adverse reactions.
- Provide postural drainage, vibration, and percussion; review orders and imaging, and assess patients before and after treatment.
- Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and equipment, including incentive spirometry, inhalers, oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and home aerosol therapy.
- Assist physicians with bronchoscopy and tracheostomy procedures and endotracheal tube changes; ensure appropriate humidification.
- Obtain sputum specimens and support airway clearance through coaching, mucolytics, aerosol therapy, or suctioning.
- Evaluate laboratory values and perform arterial punctures, blood gas analysis, and arterial line procedures using appropriate safety and sterile techniques.
- May perform EKGs and use electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmia knowledge.
- Maintain respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
- Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and participate as indicated by clinical circumstances.
- May serve as a preceptor to new team members or students.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options and life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental leave, and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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Career Level
Entry Level
