Respiratory Therapist (RRT), NICU Dedicated, FT, Days or Nights

Mary Washington Healthcare • Fredericksburg, VA

94d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) III is an advanced level respiratory care practitioner with advanced assessment and therapeutic skills who can provide care to multiple patient populations. The RT III will provide quality care, develop, and ensure patient plan of care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, registered nurses, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists. The RT III is a professional member of the team who can implement respiratory therapy independently and provide guidance to RT’s functioning as levels I and II. Great opportunity to staff our newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art NICU! As a NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at MWHC, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized respiratory care to our most vulnerable patients. Specialized equipment such as 3100B oscillator, Servo N, nitric oxide administration, NIPPV and NIV NAVA will be among the equipment and therapies you should be familiar with. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care for neonates with respiratory conditions. Commitment to Care Bonus Available!

Requirements

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing within the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care preferred.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 10+ years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist II or equivalent.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• AHA ACLS required within 90 days of hire at MWH.
• NRP required within 90 days of hire for SH; required for NICU only at MWH within 90 days of hire.
• One specialty credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required for MWH & SH upon hire.
• For dedicated MWH-NICU, NPS is required within 6 months of hire.
• Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent and compassionate patient and family centered care based on respiratory processes and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Administers and assesses responses to respiratory therapeutic interventions with high proficiency and minimal to no supervision.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommends adjustments and modifications.
• Establishes and manages mechanical ventilation.
• Measures ventilator volumes, pressures, and blood gas analysis.
• Routinely develops or refines the ventilator care plan and communicates with the patient care team based on evidence and best practice.
• Communicates other pertinent information to/from healthcare team members consistent with MWHC standards.
• Maintains and ensures operation of equipment by setting up, cleaning, sterilizing, completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
• Provides education and training to patients and family members.
• Ensures the safety of patients and Associates by adhering to hospital and departmental policies and protocols.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Functions as a Charge Therapist when needed.
• Precepts, mentors, and orients new Associates.
• Confidently handles escalated issues and procedures.
• Competent and actively works in at least two critical care areas (ED, NICU, and/or ICU) for MWH, all critical care areas for Stafford Hospital.
• Must actively participate in at least one quality improvement initiative or departmental initiative.
• Provides other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Commitment to Care Bonus Available
• Great Place to Work-Certified™ company
• Respect, understanding, and communication in the workplace
• Safety is a top priority

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