Bon Secours
Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RT) - System Flex
Bon Secours, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703
Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RT) – System Flex
Bon Secours is looking for a Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RT) to provide respiratory care across multiple sites in the Bon Secours Mercy Health System. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to compassionate patient care.
Overview The Flex Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) will 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. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation; performing procedures, diagnostics, monitoring, and staff education.
Locations
Maryview Medical Center – Portsmouth, VA
Mary Immaculate Hospital – Newport News, VA
Memorial Regional Medical Center – Richmond, VA
Southampton Memorial Hospital – Franklin, VA
The Jewish Hospital – Cincinnati, OH
Anderson Hospital – Cincinnati, OH
West Hospital – Cincinnati, OH
Lourdes Hospital – Paducah, KY
Marcum and Wallace Hospital – Irvine, KY
St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital – Youngstown, OH
St Anne Hospital – Toledo, OH
St Rita's Medical Center – Lima, OH
St Francis – Downtown – Greenville, SC
Springfield Regional Medical Center – Springfield, OH
and more
Essential Job Functions
Data collection and accurate record keeping.
Assist physicians in procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter insertion, tracheotomy, and invasive monitoring.
Perform CPR, airway management, and AHA ACLS protocols.
Conduct therapeutic procedures: airway maintenance, humidification, aspiration, extubation, cuff pressure checks, ventilation troubleshooting, and documentation.
Administer PFTs and interpret results.
Assess patient status by inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, patient behavior, and existing data.
Execute prescribed treatments, adjust procedures based on response.
Recommend and utilize modalities such as IPPB, aerosol therapy, postural drainage, ultrasonic nebulizer, incentive spirometry, MDI, etc.
Set and maintain oxygen therapy modes for PaO2 targets.
Provide patient and family education on inhaler use, postural drainage, oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and home aerosol therapy.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, interpretation; perform arterial line, EKG, and monitor arrhythmias.
Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies.
Respond to cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation and other emergencies.
Licensing / Certification
Current Respiratory Care License in the state of responsibility (required).
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential (required).
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 (required).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – preferred.
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) – preferred.
Education
Associate Degree from an AMA‑approved school for Respiratory Care (required).
Bachelor’s degree – preferred.
Experience 1 year in an acute care setting with demonstrated competency in at least two of the following: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED, and general care areas (required).
Training & Technical Skills
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.
Deep knowledge of ventilator settings, endotracheal intubation, suctioning, cannula insertion, and airway management.
Interpretation of ABG, EKG, and biometric monitoring.
Proficiency in bedside pulmonary function testing.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements High‑stress environments, variable workloads, short‑ and long‑term travel up to 10% of time, potential exposure to hazardous substances, physical restraints, and possibly adverse weather conditions. Requires proficiency in manual dexterity, weight handling, and routine use of PPE.
Equal Opportunity Statement Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations can be requested by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
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Overview The Flex Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) will 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. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation; performing procedures, diagnostics, monitoring, and staff education.
Locations
Maryview Medical Center – Portsmouth, VA
Mary Immaculate Hospital – Newport News, VA
Memorial Regional Medical Center – Richmond, VA
Southampton Memorial Hospital – Franklin, VA
The Jewish Hospital – Cincinnati, OH
Anderson Hospital – Cincinnati, OH
West Hospital – Cincinnati, OH
Lourdes Hospital – Paducah, KY
Marcum and Wallace Hospital – Irvine, KY
St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital – Youngstown, OH
St Anne Hospital – Toledo, OH
St Rita's Medical Center – Lima, OH
St Francis – Downtown – Greenville, SC
Springfield Regional Medical Center – Springfield, OH
and more
Essential Job Functions
Data collection and accurate record keeping.
Assist physicians in procedures such as bronchoscopy, transtracheal catheter insertion, tracheotomy, and invasive monitoring.
Perform CPR, airway management, and AHA ACLS protocols.
Conduct therapeutic procedures: airway maintenance, humidification, aspiration, extubation, cuff pressure checks, ventilation troubleshooting, and documentation.
Administer PFTs and interpret results.
Assess patient status by inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion, patient behavior, and existing data.
Execute prescribed treatments, adjust procedures based on response.
Recommend and utilize modalities such as IPPB, aerosol therapy, postural drainage, ultrasonic nebulizer, incentive spirometry, MDI, etc.
Set and maintain oxygen therapy modes for PaO2 targets.
Provide patient and family education on inhaler use, postural drainage, oxygen therapy, ventilator care, and home aerosol therapy.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, interpretation; perform arterial line, EKG, and monitor arrhythmias.
Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies.
Respond to cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation and other emergencies.
Licensing / Certification
Current Respiratory Care License in the state of responsibility (required).
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential (required).
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 (required).
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – preferred.
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) – preferred.
Education
Associate Degree from an AMA‑approved school for Respiratory Care (required).
Bachelor’s degree – preferred.
Experience 1 year in an acute care setting with demonstrated competency in at least two of the following: Nursery/NICU, PICU, ICU/CCU, ED, and general care areas (required).
Training & Technical Skills
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.
Deep knowledge of ventilator settings, endotracheal intubation, suctioning, cannula insertion, and airway management.
Interpretation of ABG, EKG, and biometric monitoring.
Proficiency in bedside pulmonary function testing.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements High‑stress environments, variable workloads, short‑ and long‑term travel up to 10% of time, potential exposure to hazardous substances, physical restraints, and possibly adverse weather conditions. Requires proficiency in manual dexterity, weight handling, and routine use of PPE.
Equal Opportunity Statement Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations can be requested by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
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