Respiratory Therapist Sign On Bonus

August Healthcare at Iliff•Fairfax, VA

19h

About The Position

August Healthcare at Iliff is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide patient evaluation, testing, diagnostics, and monitoring under medical direction. The role supports quality patient care and includes assessment, treatment, and documentation in accordance with physician orders and applicable professional and department standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
N.B.R.C. credential and state license.
Competence in the clinical performance, analysis, and understanding of diagnostic procedures.
Ability to recognize and understand disease processes and the psychological and physiological aspects and needs of patients and families.
Ability to handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to stand and/or walk for more than four hours per day.

Responsibilities

Recognize and understand disease processes, along with the psychological and physiological aspects and needs of patients and families.
Perform accurate, thorough, and timely respiratory care assessments to support effective therapy.
Monitor patients’ rehabilitation goals for the appropriateness and consistency of therapy.
Provide ongoing care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, artificial airway management, mechanical ventilation, and weaning, following N.B.R.C., AARC, and department policies and procedures.
Perform physician-ordered diagnostic procedures, such as sputum collection and arterial blood gases, in accordance with N.B.R.C. safety standards and department policies and procedures.
Administer respiratory-related medication to the tracheobronchial tree according to physician orders, N.B.R.C. and AARC standards, and department policies and procedures.
Accurately document medication administration in medication administration records (MARs) according to physician orders.