Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner Advanced

Title: Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner Advanced

Department Org:

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: Health Science Campus Hospital

Shift:  1

Start Time:  0645   End Time:  1915

Posted Salary: 31.72-37.74

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

Lead Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner

The Lead ARCP provides oversight and coordination of the daily clinical activities of the Respiratory Care staff and is responsible for assuring staff members are technically competent and provide quality services in a safe, effective, and timely manner. The Lead ARCP works with other professionals to coordinate patient care by utilizing best practice and adherence to hospital guidelines. The Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner (A.R.C.P.) has completed the National Board for Respiratory Care, Registry examination (R.R.T.), and is experienced in both routine and advanced critical respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving Respiratory Care. ​The Advanced Respiratory Care Practitioner must demonstrate clinical application and theoretical knowledge consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the profession, in the principles of cardiopulmonary disease and appropriate treatment, over the life span of the patient.

Respiratory Care Practitioner Certified

The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) has completed the National Board for Respiratory Care Certification examination and is experienced in both routine and advanced critical respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving Respiratory Care. The CRT must demonstrate clinical application and theoretical knowledge consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the profession, in the principles of cardiopulmonary disease and appropriate treatment, over the life span of the patient.

Respiratory Care Staff Technician

The Respiratory Care Staff Technician (S.T.) is currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Care educational program and functions in a limited capacity, exclusively within the realm of routine respiratory care. Practical knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system is required to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients receiving respiratory care. The S.T. will function under the clinical supervision and guidance of the shift supervisor or charge therapist

​The Respiratory Care Staff Technician must demonstrate beginning and intermediate knowledge of clinical application and theoretical respiratory principles consistent with the current literature and accepted practice of the respiratory care profession. The Respiratory Care Staff Technician must be able to assess and interpret basic data about the patient’s health status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current State Medical Board of Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience in an acute care respiratory environment with a bachelor’s degree and relief charge experience (minimum) or three years of clinical experience in an acute care respiratory environment with a bachelor’s degree and relief charge experience (minimum).
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• BLS, ACLS Certification in CPR through the American Heart Association. Will accept American Red Cross BLS, ACLS Certification at time of hire. ACLS certification must be achieved before the probationary period if not present upon hire.


Respiratory Care Practitioner Advanced (U39)
​Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
​Current State Medical Board of Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license.
​CPR and BLS Certified through the American Heart Association. Certification must be active at time of hire and maintained throughout employment in position.
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Communication and other skills:
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