Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Third Shift

Valley Health System•Winchester, VA

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist I participates on the clinical ladder, which reflects professional practice and clinical expertise. The role provides care to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders, department policies, procedures, and protocols. Responsibilities include assessing patients, providing education, implementing therapy, and evaluating its effectiveness. The therapist participates in a multidisciplinary team and communicates patient needs to physicians and other members of the care team.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care.
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from an American Heart Association-approved Healthcare Provider course.
American Heart Association-appropriate certification must be obtained before completing orientation.
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Strong motivational, time-management, and organizational skills.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations.
Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health's mission, vision, and values.
Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client's illness.
Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times.
Ability to handle moderately to highly stressful situations calmly and conscientiously.
Complete 20 CEUs bi-annually, as required by Virginia state requirements.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Administer therapy modalities according to physician orders, protocols, and department policies.
Perform non-invasive SpO2 monitoring using pulse oximetry for overnight studies, exercise, continuous monitoring, and spot checks.
Perform airway clearance therapy.
Perform basic operations in the EHR system.
Perform regular assessment rounds.
Clean and set up equipment.
Perform arterial punctures and blood gas analysis.
Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Initiate, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators.
Set up and operate non-invasive ventilation therapy.
Set up and manage high-flow oxygen therapy.
Respond and participate appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
Respond and participate in code situations and trauma activations.
Assist with bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies and intubations as needed.
Provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff at the end of the shift.
Assess patients, provide education, implement therapy, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Communicate patient needs with physicians and other members of the care team.