Respiratory Therapist - Richmond, VA

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

--Job Description is only for Respiratory Therapist II, but more position openings and descriptions can be found on our career site-- 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
• On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT
• 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)

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

Responsibilities

• Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response
• Airway care
• Selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters
• Consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan
• Maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner
• Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor’s absence, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees