Respiratory Therapist 2 - Adults - Nights

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist 2 learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. This position serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, this position functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.

Requirements

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist.
Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting.
One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations).
On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.

Nice To Haves

Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB).
Current ACLS and/or PALS.
Current NRP certification as required by practice setting.
Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and effective respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations.
Serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students.
Functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor, if applicable.
Performs cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response.
Performs airway care.
Selects appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters.
Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan.
Maintains work areas in a clean and well-stocked manner.