Traveling Respiratory Therapist RT - System Flex

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Flex Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is expected to float to various assigned sites throughout the Bon Secours Mercy Health System outside of their home location to provide patient care promoting and restoring patients health through the respiratory care process. The RCP is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment planning intervention education and evaluation. Performs respiratory care procedures diagnostic services patient monitoring and patient and staff education through the relevant standards and scope of practice for the respiratory therapist.

Tier 3 System Flex Team traveler Respiratory Therapist

A Tier 3 System Flex Team Traveler Respiratory Therapist is expected to be assigned to various sites throughout the Bon Secours Mercy Health System to provide patient care promoting and restoring patients health through the nursing process through the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Respiratory Therapist by analyzing planning implementing and evaluating patient care following established patient care standards for Bon Secours Mercy Health; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients friends and families; and supervising assigned team members as assigned. The RT is responsible to the System Flex Nurse Manager for the assigned Department. System Flex Team Respiratory Therapis is hired with the expectation and understanding they must float to assigned sites within the Bon Secours Mercy Health System outside of their home market (no local placements).

Our System Flex Team consists of the following locations:

• Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth VA

• Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News VA

• Memorial Regional Medical Center in Richmond VA

• Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin VA

• The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati OH

• Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati OH

• West Hospital in Cincinnati OH

• Lourdes Hospital in Paducah KY

• Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine KY

• St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown OH

• St Anne Hospital in Toledo OH

• St Ritas Medical Center in Lima OH

• St Francis Downtown in Greenville SC

• Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield OH

• and more!

Essential Job Functions

• Data collection and accurate record keeping as well as product evaluation and assessment
• Assists physician performing procedures such as bronchoscopy transtracheal catheter insertion tracheotomy in intubation (if intubation is performed by respiratory therapy in the facility) and invasive monitoring
• Performs CPR including closed chest compressions and airway management techniques in accordance with the AHA ACLS protocol
• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve maintenance of a patient airway including use of appropriate airways including endotracheal tubes nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways maintenance of airway humidification aspiration of secretions extubation maintenance of correct endotracheal tube (ETT) cuff pressures and documents procedures in patient and department records
• Selects assembles monitors and evaluates mechanical ventilators for proper function and operation including correction of malfunctions cleanliness and determines appropriateness use for patient condition
• Performs pulmonary function tests (PFT)
• Assesses patients physical status by inspection palpation auscultation percussion patient behavior and reviewing existing data in patients record
• Performs treatments according to physician orders explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals including intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) aerosol therapy postural drainage and percussion ultrasonic nebulizer incentive spirometry metered dose inhalers and spacers etc.
• Sets up and maintains different modes of oxygen therapy to maintain adequate partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2 with accurate inspired levels of oxygen
• Administers intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) or aerosol therapy by first preparing the prescribed medication ordered by the physician and adjusting the machine or device to accomplish patients individual clinical needs; document and observe patients vital signs productivity of cough relief of dyspnea improved breath sounds and any adverse reactions to therapy; and use judgement and technical skill to determine possible adverse reactions and suggestions for appropriateness of therapy
• Gives postural drainage vibration percussion to ensure proper drainage of bronchial secretions by use of manual or mechanical percussion; check orders and Xrays for segments to be treated prior to initiating treatment; auscultation prior to and after procedure to note presence of clearance of secretions and response to therapy
• Instructs patients and families in incentive spirometer metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration postural drainage and clapping oxygen therapy ventilator care and home aerosol therapy
• Procurement of sputum for culture and sensitivity or airway clearance either by patient coaching administration of mucolytics aerosol therapy or endotracheal / nasopharyngeal suctioning
• Evaluates normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory value ranges
• Performs arterial punctures and analysis; has an indepth knowledge of analysis and arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation. Performs arterial line procedures takes safety precautions sterile procedure flushing and ABG aspirations
• Performs EKGs and understands electronic monitoring lead placement and basic arrhythmias
• Maintains all respiratory therapy equipment and supplies
• Responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances

Licensing/Certification

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

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

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required)

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

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support American Heart Association (required)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) AAP/AWHONN (required)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)

Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)

Education

Associate Degree AMA approved school for Respiratory Care (required)

Bachelors degree (preferred)

Work Experience

1 Year in Acute Care Setting and demonstrated clinical competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU PICU ICU/CCU ED and general care areas (required

Bon Secours MercyHealth 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 .