Respiratory Care Practitioner - St. Francis Eastside

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. This position is within the Respiratory Care Practitioner III role at St. Francis Eastside.

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 responses.
• May provide clinical instruction and/or in-service training to department staff, other healthcare team members, and students.
• Supports clinical learning through mentorship, clinical rounds, and practice evaluation.
• Advances professional respiratory practice for staff in various departments.
• Provides feedback for coaching and performance evaluations of team members.
• Identifies and implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Participates in facility councils and committees.
• Serves as the shift "Charge Therapist" ensuring adequate staffing levels and managing staff assignments.
• Assists physicians with procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter insertion, and tracheotomy.
• Performs CPR, conducts therapeutic procedures, and administers oxygen therapy.
• Maintains and evaluates mechanical ventilators.
• Performs pulmonary function tests.
• Serves as a preceptor to new team members and students.
• Assesses patient physical status, performs treatments, and educates patients and families.
• Maintains and responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Able to work with diverse populations and provide excellent customer service.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and gather/interpret data.
• Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment and therapeutic procedures.
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.
• Experience with 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 (when eligible). 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.