Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Mercy Health Anderson Hospital **Sign On Bonus**
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one
purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit.
This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful
combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day.
Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the
highest quality of health care possible to our communities.Job
Summary:The Respiratory Care Practitioner II is responsible for
providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning,
intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory
care procedures including but not limited to oxygen and aerosolized
medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy,
diagnostic services and patient and staff education. Monitors the
patient's response to such therapies and makes recommendations to
change or modify based on the assessment.Essential Functions:May
serve as the shift Charge Therapist with responsibility of ensuring
adequate number of respiratory care staff to cover patient care
areas and needs. This may include assigning respiratory care staff
to work areas and/or work assignments, modifying work assignments,
assisting with meal coverage, fielding call offs and providing
adequate staffing levels for the next shift.May assist physician
performing procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter
insertion, tracheotomy intubation (if intubation is performed by
respiratory therapy in the facility), assists with tracheostomy
endotracheal tube changes 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 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.May
perform pulmonary function tests (PFT).Serves as a preceptor to new
team members and/or students.Assesses patient's physical status by
inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, patient behavior
and reviewing existing data in patient's 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 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 PaO2s 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 X-rays 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 in-depth knowledge of analysis and arterial blood gas (ABG)
interpretation. Performs arterial line procedures, takes safety
precautions, sterile procedure, flushing, and ABG aspirations.May
perform EKGs; understands electronic monitoring, lead placement,
and basic arrhythmias.Maintains all Respiratory Therapy equipment
and supplies.Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and
actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.This
document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills,
duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the
job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties
as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.Education:Graduate of an AMA approved school for
Respiratory Care (required)Bachelor's Degree, Related to
Respiratory Therapy/Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin
(preferred)Required Licensing & Certifications:Current Respiratory
Care License in the state they are working (required)National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)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
(preferred)Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
(preferred)Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
(preferred)ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC
(preferred)Experience:Two years of experience as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist or five years CRT working with patient
populations from Nursery/NICU and/or ICU/CCU environments.
(required)Skills & Abilities:Strong interpersonal skills and able
to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians,
and other staff membersGood communication skillsAble to effectively
work with diverse peopleGood customer service skillsGood
organizational skills and time management skillsGood oral and
written communicationAble to receive feedbackAble to gather and
interpret dataAccountabilityKnowledge of non-invasive respiratory
therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2
analyzersTherapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol,
oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse
oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator
management, diagnostic testing.Understanding of EKGs, electronic
monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias.Arterial blood
gas punctures and testingAirway maneuversBedside pulmonary
functionPatient assessmentPatient educationKnowledge of chest
suction equipmentKnowledge of chest X-ray
interpretationTraining:EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
(preferred)Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work
with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings
plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much
more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll
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 you'd 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
Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.comby
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