Respiratory Care Practitioner II – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Respiratory Care Practitioner II – St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II 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 patient's response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment. Serves as a preceptor to new team members.

• Serves as the shift “Charge Therapist” ensuring adequate respiratory care staff coverage, assigning staff, managing work assignments, and providing staffing for next shift.
• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates effectiveness in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.
• Performs treatments and therapies per physician orders, explains goals to patient, and adapts procedures to patient response.
• Maintains proper documentation, charting and recordkeeping, and adheres to policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases and treatment options; instructs patients and caregivers in incentive spirometry, inhaler use, oxygen therapy, home aerosol therapy, or ventilator care.
• Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of employment (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 prior to direct patient care)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) (preferred)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) (preferred)
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) (preferred)
• ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME)

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (preferred)

Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional (required)

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

• 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)

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May 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

• Strong interpersonal skills and effective interaction with patients, families, physicians, and staff
• Good communication skills, oral and written
• Ability to work with diverse populations and provide customer service
• Organizational skills and time management
• Accountability and feedback reception
• Knowledge of non‑invasive respiratory therapy equipment
• Proficiency in therapeutic procedures (CPAP, BiPAP, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, high flow oxygen, ventilator management, diagnostic testing)
• Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias
• Arterial blood gas punctures and testing
• Airway maneuvers and bedside pulmonary function
• Patient assessment and education
• Knowledge of chest suction equipment and chest X‑ray interpretation

• 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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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 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.