Respiratory Care Practitioner Mary Immaculate Hospital

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As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Respiratory Care Practitioner Mary Immaculate Hospital

Hours: Fulltime nights

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner 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 patients response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment.

Licensing/Certification

Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required)

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association or Red Cross (preferred)

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (preferred)

Valid drivers license (required for Home Care/DME)

Education

Bachelors Degree in a related field (preferred)

Work Experience

Previous working experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting (preferred)

6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Essential Job Functions

• 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. Explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response. Sets up and maintains different modes of therapy. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals.
• Maintains proper documentation patient medical charting and recordkeeping. Maintains established policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.
• Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options. Instructs patient and patients caregiver(s) in incentive spirometer metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration oxygen therapy home aerosol therapy or ventilator care if applicable.
• Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• May serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• 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
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .