Respiratory Care Practitioner - Memorial Regional Medical Center - PRN

About the role

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Responsibilities include administering respiratory care procedures, monitoring patient responses, and educating patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the shift “Charge Therapist” and ensures adequate respiratory care staff coverage.
• Aids in physician-provided procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheotomy, and tracheostomy care.
• Performs CPR, conducts PFTs, and serves as a preceptor.
• Administers various respiratory treatments and educates patients on home care.
• Maintains and evaluates respiratory therapy equipment.
• Participates in cardio-pulmonary resuscitations.

Requirements

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of practice.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
• Experience as a Respiratory Care Professional for two years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related fields such as Respiratory Therapy, Health Care, Healthcare Administration, or Business Administration.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification preferred.
• CPFT or RPFT certification preferred.
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) certification preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective customer service and organizational abilities.
• Ability to gather and interpret data.
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, and basic arrhythmias.
• Arterial blood gas punctures and testing.
• Knowledge of chest suction equipment and X-ray interpretation.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions. Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts. Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders. Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.