Respiratory Care Practitioner I -LGH & VBH Coverage/Full Time Nights

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RCP I is an entry level position that evaluates, cares for, and treats patients with deficiencies/abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system upon the receipt of a written or verbal order from a qualified provider. The RCP provides education and diagnostic/therapeutic respiratory care. Care is provided to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population. This position works independently, under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy Leadership, to manage shift activities within the department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner Program
Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Licensed by the Virginia State Board of Medicine to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 90 days (about 3 months) of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support is not required at Centra Specialty Hospital.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in a hospital-based setting

Responsibilities

Holds a Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapy credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care
Under prescribed protocols, continually assesses and treats patients with a variety of respiratory conditions
Performs ventilation and airway management using appropriate techniques
Administers pharmacological agents, airway clearance and hyperinflations techniques
Performs diagnostic testing which may include but not limited to pulmonary function testing, screenings, cardiac diagnostic testing, electroencephalographic testing, electrocardiographic testing, and inhaled specialty gas administration, as applicable
Provides emergency medical care such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and artificial respiration
Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, chemistry changes and consults with the provider if adverse reactions or conditions occur
Transports ventilated patients
Performs other duties as assigned
Participates in a quality improvement activity
Ongoing departmental project assigned/approved by leadership