Respiratory Care Practitioner - St. Francis Downtown - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Greenville, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner I provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. The role performs respiratory care procedures including oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, diagnostic services, and patient and staff education. The practitioner monitors patients’ responses to treatment and recommends adjustments based on assessment. The practitioner may also precept new team members or students and may assist physicians with bronchoscopy and tracheostomy procedures.

Requirements

• Current respiratory care license in the state of employment.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Good communication, customer service, organization, 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 procedures, 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, health care, health care administration, or business administration.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support 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 (EHR) training.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical status using examination, observation, and review of existing medical records.
• Perform respiratory treatments according to physician orders, explain therapies and goals to patients, and modify procedures based on patient response.
• Assess whether prescribed therapies are appropriate and recommend methods to physicians to meet therapeutic goals.
• Set up and maintain oxygen therapy modes to support adequate oxygenation at accurate inspired oxygen levels.
• Administer IPPB and aerosol therapy, prepare prescribed medications, adjust equipment to individual clinical needs, document and observe patient responses, and identify possible adverse reactions.
• Perform postural drainage, vibration, and percussion; review orders and X-rays, and assess patients before and after treatment.
• Teach patients and families about respiratory therapies and equipment, including incentive spirometry, inhalers, oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and home aerosol therapy.
• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy and tracheostomy procedures and with tracheostomy or endotracheal tube changes; ensure proper humidification.
• Obtain sputum for culture and sensitivity or airway clearance through patient coaching, mucolytics, aerosol therapy, or suctioning.
• Evaluate normal and abnormal blood and urine laboratory values.
• Perform arterial punctures and analysis, interpret arterial blood gases, and perform 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 and/or students.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed