Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Third Shift

Valley Health • Luray, VA

123d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist IV participates on the clinical ladder which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Respiratory Therapist IV cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist IV is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. The Respiratory Therapist IV is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification required.
• One of the following advanced credentials from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required: Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS), Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), or Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT).

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees