Respiratory Care Practitioner II

Bon Secours is a faith-based, patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care and a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect.

As a Respiratory Care Practitioner II at St. Francis Downtown, you will provide respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. This includes oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, diagnostic services, and patient and staff education. You will monitor patients' responses and make recommendations for therapy adjustments.

Key responsibilities include serving as shift Charge Therapist to manage staffing, assisting with procedures like bronchoscopy and intubation, performing CPR per AHA ACLS protocols, executing therapeutic airway maintenance procedures, managing mechanical ventilators, and conducting pulmonary function tests. You will serve as a preceptor for new team members and students, assess patient status, administer treatments according to physician orders, instruct patients and families on respiratory therapies, procure sputum samples, evaluate lab results, perform arterial blood gas procedures, maintain respiratory therapy equipment, and respond to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations.

This role requires a minimum of two years' experience as a Respiratory Care Professional, current Respiratory Care License in the practicing state, NBRC credential, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree related to respiratory therapy or healthcare, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and specialized certifications such as CPFT, RPFT, NRP, and ACCS.

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills are essential. Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment, therapeutic respiratory procedures, EKG, arterial blood gas testing, patient assessment, and education are required.

Bon Secours offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, professional development support, and a mission-driven culture focused on compassion and excellence.