Respiratory Care Practitioner III - Mary Immaculate Hospital

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 at Mary Immaculate Hospital is open to experienced Respiratory Therapists who can take advantage of a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation.
• Performs respiratory care procedures including oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, diagnostic services, and patient and staff education.
• Makes recommendations to change or modify interventions based on patient assessments.
• Supports clinical learning through mentorship, clinical rounds, and practice evaluation.
• Advances professional respiratory practice by providing feedback for coaching and performance evaluations of team members.
• Identifies and implements quality improvement initiatives, designs programs with measurable outcomes, and participates in clinical research.
• Assists with data collection, record keeping, and product evaluation.
• Serves as a shift "Charge Therapist" managing staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and assisting with meal coverage.
• Assists physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter insertion, tracheotomy, and invasive monitoring.
• Conducts CPR, performs arterial punctures, and administers various therapeutic procedures.
• Maintains and evaluates respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and participates in active resuscitation efforts.

Requirements

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of employment (required)
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification (preferred)
• BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (required)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support from the American Heart Association (required)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) from AAP/AWHONN (preferred)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) certification (preferred)
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) from NBRC (preferred)

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or five years CRT (required)
• Demonstrated clinical competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED, and general care areas (required)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills for effective interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to receive and provide feedback
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment and therapeutic procedures
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias
• Knowledge of chest suction equipment and airway maneuvers
• Ability to assess and educate patients on various respiratory therapies

Benefits

Bon Secours offers competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts. Paid time off, parental leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders are also provided. Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support are available.