Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RT) - System Flex

Job description

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

nThe Flex Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is expected to float to various assigned sites throughout the Bon Secours Mercy Health System, outside of their home location, to provide patient care promoting and restoring patients' health through the respiratory care process. The RCP is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs respiratory care procedures, diagnostic services, patient monitoring and patient and staff education through the relevant standards and scope of practice for the respiratory therapist.

nTier 3 - System Flex Team traveler Respiratory Therapist

nA Tier 3 - System Flex Team Traveler Respiratory Therapist is expected to be assigned to various sites throughout the Bon Secours Mercy Health System to provide patient care promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process through the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Respiratory Therapist by analyzing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care following established patient care standards for Bon Secours Mercy Health; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members as assigned. The RT is responsible to the System Flex Nurse Manager for the assigned Department. System Flex Team Respiratory Therapis is hired with the expectation and understanding they must float to assigned sites within the Bon Secours Mercy Health System outside of their home market (no local placements).

nOur System Flex Team consists of the following locations:

nnnMaryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA

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nnMary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA

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nnMemorial Regional Medical Center in Richmond, VA

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nnSouthampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, VA

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nnThe Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH

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nnAnderson Hospital in Cincinnati, OH

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nnWest Hospital in Cincinnati, OH

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nnLourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY

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nnMarcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, KY

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nnSt Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown, OH

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nnSt Anne Hospital in Toledo, OH

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nnSt Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH

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nnSt Francis - Downtown in Greenville, SC

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nnSpringfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, OH

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nnand more !

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n nEssential Job Functions

nnn__ Data collection and accurate record keeping as well as product evaluation and assessment

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nnAssists physician performing procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter insertion, tracheotomy in intubation (if intubation is performed by respiratory therapy in the facility), and invasive monitoring

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nnPerforms CPR including closed chest compressions and airway management techniques in accordance with the AHA ACLS protocol

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nnConducts 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 endotracheal tube (ETT), cuff pressures, and documents procedures in patient and department records

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nnSelects, assembles, monitors, and evaluates mechanical ventilators for proper function and operation, including correction of malfunctions, cleanliness and determines appropriateness use for patient condition

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nnPerforms pulmonary function tests (PFT)

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nnAssesses patient's physical status by inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, patient behavior and reviewing existing data in patient's record

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nnPerforms treatments according to physician orders, explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response

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nnDetermines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals including intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), aerosol therapy, postural drainage and percussion, ultrasonic nebulizer, incentive spirometry, metered dose inhalers and spacers, etc.

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nnSets up and maintains different modes of oxygen therapy to maintain adequate partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) with accurate inspired levels of oxygen

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nnAdministers 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 patient's individual clinical needs; document and observe patient's 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

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nnGives 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

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nnInstructs patients and families in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, postural drainage and clapping, oxygen therapy, ventilator care and home aerosol therapy

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nnProcurement of sputum for culture and sensitivity or airway clearance either by patient coaching, administration of mucolytics, aerosol therapy or endotracheal / nasopharyngeal suctioning

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nnEvaluates normal and pathologic blood and urine laboratory value ranges

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nnPerforms 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

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nnPerforms EKG's and understands electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias

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nnMaintains all respiratory therapy equipment and supplies

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nnResponds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances

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n nLicensing/Certification

nCurrent Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)

nNational Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)

nBLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

nACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross (required)

nPALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

nNRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN (required)

nRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)

nCertified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)

nEducation

nAssociate Degree AMA approved school for Respiratory Care (required)

nBachelor's degree (preferred)

nWork Experience

n1 Year in Acute Care Setting and demonstrated clinical competency in at least two of the following environments: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED and general care areas (required )

nAs a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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.

nWhat we offer

nnnCompetitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

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nnMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

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nnPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

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nnTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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n nBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

nAll 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 Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, 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

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