Respiratory Therapist - Richmond, VA

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for positions ranging from NEW GRADS to RESPIRATORY THERAPIST 4, within the specialties of Adult/Pediatrics/Flight/Diagnostic where experience will determine qualification and locations may vary from main hospital to other sites. The Respiratory Therapist 2 learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. This position serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, this position functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.

Requirements

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required.
Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting.
One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations).
On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.
Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Prolonged standing.
Frequent bending.
Walking (distance).
Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
Strong recall.
Reasoning.
Problem solving.
Hearing.
Speak clearly.
Write legibly.
Reading.
Logical thinking.
Fast pace environment.
Steady pace.
Able to handle multiple priorities.
Frequent and intense customer interactions.
Able to adapt to frequent, change.

Nice To Haves

Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred.
Current ACLS and/or PALS preferred.
Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting.
Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program.
Current NRP certification as required by practice setting.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and effective respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations.
Serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students.
Functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor, if applicable.
Performs cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response.
Provides airway care.
Selects appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters.
Consults with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan.
Maintains work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.