Bon Secours Mercy Health-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Midlothian, VA
Hospitals

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patient's response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Serves as a preceptor to new team members.

  • May serve as the shift 'Charge Therapist' with responsibility of ensuring adequate number of respiratory care staff to cover patient care areas and needs.
  • In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
  • Performs treatments and therapies according to physician orders.
  • Maintains proper documentation, patient medical charting and recordkeeping.
  • Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options.
  • Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
  • Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.
  • Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)
  • National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)
  • Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required)
  • Valid driver's license (required for Home Care/DME)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)
  • BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (preferred)
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)
  • Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred)
  • ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC (preferred)
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)
  • EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
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