RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Relocate to Roanoke, VA

Carilion Medical Center•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you open to relocating for the right opportunity? Carilion Clinic is hiring full-time RRTs to join our Acute Care team at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital – a Magnet-designated, Level 1 trauma center and academic medical hub in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This position offers: $20,000 sign-on bonus Up to $7,000 in relocation assistance Competitive shift differentials Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth through our clinical ladder Your Role As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will: Deliver critical and routine respiratory care to patients in ICU, acute, and step-down units Perform ventilator management, aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, and CPR support Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans Document care accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in care conferences and rounds Participate in precepting, onboarding, or mentoring opportunities based on experience level Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced therapist, our department offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your skills and voice matter. Why Roanoke? Roanoke is a thriving city with small-town charm and big-city amenities. With a low cost of living, access to top-rated schools, and a nationally recognized outdoor recreation scene, it’s the perfect place to advance your career and enjoy a high quality of life. Apply now and join a team committed to improving the health of the communities we serve. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area. Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care. Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/ family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status. Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented. Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately. Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes. Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation. Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement. Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances. Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes. Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs. Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines. Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area. Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees. Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation. Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making. Assists with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the community.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree and/or certification required from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy.
Licensure: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.
Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
Be able to acquire BLS within 3 months of employment in this position or as determined by department.
Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Deliver critical and routine respiratory care to patients in ICU, acute, and step-down units
Perform ventilator management, aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, and CPR support
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
Document care accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in care conferences and rounds
Participate in precepting, onboarding, or mentoring opportunities based on experience level
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.
Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/ family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
Revises plan according to changes in patient status.
Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented.
Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.
Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes.
Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation.
Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.
Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians.
Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.
Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.
Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.
Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.
Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making.
Assists with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the community.