New Grad Registered Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

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About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist with Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! We are looking for an enthusiastic Respiratory Therapist to help us reach our goals. You will administer all therapy modalities to adult, pediatric, and newborn patients per physician's orders, initiate and monitor mechanical ventilators, perform arterial punctures, and respond to rapid response and code blue calls. You will also participate in departmental duties, including assisting in new employee orientation and continuing education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care (associates degree).
• Current VA license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner or License pending State Board results.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers through the AHA or CPR through the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in area of clinical expertise to which applying.
• Minimum 1 year of NICU experience.
• B.S. degree or currently enrolled in B.S. program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, STABLE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities to adult/pediatric/newborn patients per physician's orders.
• Initiates, operates and monitors mechanical ventilators for all age groups.
• Performs arterial puncture, and blood gas and electrolyte analysis.
• Responds to all rapid response and code blue calls.
• Adheres to established quality control procedures.
• Verifies all physician orders prior to therapy.
• Conducts thorough, accurate report to oncoming staff.
• Enters all patient contacts into Meditech.
• Participates in all areas of departmental duties, including assistance in new employee orientation, precepting students and continuing education.
• Performs regular equipment rounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care.
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and paid family leave.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree