Respiratory Therapist - Children's Hospital
About The Position
Here is your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our team, you will deliver the best therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environments. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area. Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care. Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/ family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status. Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented. Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately. Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes. Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation. Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient’s rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement. Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances. Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes. Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs. Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines. Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area. Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees. Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation. Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making. Assists with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the community.
Requirements
- Associate degree and/or certification required from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
- Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.
- Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
- Be able to acquire BLS within 3 months of employment in this position or as determined by department.
- Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
- Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Administer and document treatments and medications
- Identify and implement patient/family educational needs
- Participate in performance improvement programs
- Assure personal and professional development through educational activities
- Act as a patient advocate
- Apply knowledge of growth and development to patient care
- Determine and perform within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways
- Exhibit clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances
- Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption
- Function as a role model for clinical practice
- Manage resources and establish priorities
- Complete manager/director predetermined projects
- Use problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations
- Take an active role in the orientation of new employees
- Provide feedback to staff
- Provide input into practice, environment, and work issues
- Assist with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments, and the community
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
