Respiratory Therapist 2 - Adults - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System•Richmond, VA

42d

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 required
Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required
Current CRT or RRT required
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Current NRP certification as required by practice setting On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.
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)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response
Airway care
Selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters
Consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan
Maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner
Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor's absence, if applicable

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