Respiratory Therapist - Maryview Medical Center
About The Position
Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Care Practitioner Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia Full Time, Nights (Three 12-hour shifts during the week and two weekend shifts every six weeks, including two holidays per year. Hours are 6:30PM to 7AM) Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patient's response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment.
Requirements
- Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)
- Valid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME)
Nice To Haves
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross (preferred)
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred)
- Previous working experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting (preferred)
- 6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area (preferred)
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
- Performs treatments and therapies according to physician orders.
- Explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response.
- Sets up and maintains different modes of therapy.
- Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Maintains proper documentation, patient medical charting and recordkeeping.
- Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options.
- Instructs patient and patient’s caregiver(s) in incentive spirometer, metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration, oxygen therapy, home aerosol therapy, or ventilator care, if applicable.
- Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
- May serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
- Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
