Respiratory Care Practitioner III – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital (PRN) at Bon Secours Mercy Health

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours:0.01Work Shift:All Work Shifts (United States of America)Respiratory Care Practitioner St. Elizabeth Youngstown HospitalThis is a PRN As Needed PositionSummary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Respiratory Care Practitioner III is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment planning intervention education and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patients response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Provides clinical leadership to staff and assists with identifying quality improvement initiatives.Essential Job FunctionsProvides support to clinical learning through mentorship clinical rounds and practice evaluation provides clinical leadership for the advancement of professional respiratory practice to staff in the intensive care general care and outpatient services. Provides feedback for coaching and performance evaluations of team members. May provide clinical instruction and/or in-service training to department staff other healthcare team members and students.Assists with identifying quality improvement initiatives and design programs that provide measurable outcomes. Leads clinical research initiatives ensuring education training and implementation of the study design. May be responsible for data collection and accurate record keeping as well as product evaluation and assessment.Actively participates in facility councils and committees.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. Serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment analyzes assessment data creates a plan of care implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.Performs treatments and therapies according to physician orders. Explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response. Sets up and maintains different modes of therapy. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals.Maintains proper documentation patient medical charting and recordkeeping. Maintains established policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options. Instructs patient and patients caregiver(s) in incentive spirometer metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration oxygen therapy home aerosol therapy or ventilator care if applicable.Sets up and maintains 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.Licensing/CertificationCurrent 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 or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)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)Valid drivers license (required for Home Care/DME)EducationBachelors Degree in a related field (preferred)Masters Degree in a related field (preferred)Work ExperienceTwo years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required)Competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU PICU ICU/CCU ED and general care areas. (required)TrainingEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)Patient Population Competency is based on the patient population of the site/facilityDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12 years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*May have periods of constant interruptions* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.SkillsStrong 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 interpretationMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.What we offer Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/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 supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.Department:Respiratory Therapy - St. ElizabethIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all 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 youd 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 Employer please email . 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 . Key Skills Healthcare Attorney,Apache Tomcat,Commerce,Cost Estimation,Arabic Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1