Respiratory Therapist - CFMH (Flex/PRN)
About The Position
The Respiratory Care Practitioner II provides advanced respiratory care services, performs clinical assessments, collaborates with the healthcare team, and supports the development and evaluation of patient care plans. The role performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas or in a home-care environment. It assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients of all ages as appropriate to the service area, and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare team members on age-specific interdisciplinary plans of care. The position also supports clinical practice, staff development, education, and performance improvement.
Requirements
- Respiratory Therapy degree from a CoARC-accredited program.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- ACLS and BLS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas or a home-care environment.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages, as appropriate to the service area.
- Complete and document ongoing age-specific assessments and use them to develop a plan of care.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate age-specific interdisciplinary plans of care; revise plans as patient status changes.
- Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages.
- Identify patient and caregiver educational needs, incorporate them into the plan of care, and implement and document education appropriately.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and pursue professional development through educational activities and annual competency validation.
- Advocate for patients, protect their rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development to care appropriately for patients served.
- Contribute through clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to evidence-based, quality patient care and performance improvement.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption and to improve patient outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical role model for coworkers, students, and physicians.
- Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient-care needs.
- Help resolve patient and staff situations that arise in the work area.
- Orient new employees and provide staff feedback using appropriate communication and documentation.
- Participate in unit, hospital, and organizational activities that provide staff input into practice, environmental, and work issues.
- Assist with educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments, and the community.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years; voluntary 403(b).
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts at Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
