Respiratory Care Practitioner III - Harbour View Medical Center

About the role

Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through exceptional patient care. The Respiratory Care Practitioner III position plays a crucial role in providing respiratory care, including oxygen and medication delivery, ventilator care, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical instruction and training to department staff and other healthcare team members.
• Mentors and evaluates respiratory care staff, and participates in clinical learning activities.
• Assists with quality improvement initiatives and leads clinical research projects.
• Serves as a shift "Charge Therapist," ensuring adequate staffing and managing patient care areas.
• Performs procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheotomy, and invasive monitoring under physician supervision.
• Administers various respiratory therapies, including IPPB, aerosol therapy, and postural drainage.
• Maintains and evaluates mechanical ventilators, performs arterial punctures, and conducts pulmonary function tests.
• Trains new team members and students in respiratory care practices.
• Evaluates patient responses to therapy and makes recommendations to adjust treatment plans.
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans.

Requirements

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of employment.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (preferred).
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) certification (preferred).
• Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS) certification (preferred).

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or five years as a Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED, and general care areas.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Respiratory Therapy, Health Care, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Effective customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to receive and provide feedback.
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment and therapeutic procedures.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, and basic arrhythmias.
• Experience with arterial blood gas punctures and testing.
• Knowledge of chest suction equipment and X-ray interpretation.