Respiratory Therapist - Full Time First 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 respiratory care to neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in accordance with physician orders, department policies, procedures, and protocols. The therapist assesses patients, provides education, implements therapy, and evaluates its effectiveness. The role also 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 the American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider (HCP) level; new hires must have the appropriate AHA certification 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 and ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness.
Ability to maintain a professional attitude.
Ability to handle moderately to highly stressful situations calmly and conscientiously.
20 CEUs bi-annually, as required by Virginia state requirements.

Responsibilities

Administer therapy modalities according to physician orders, protocols, and department policies.
Perform non-invasive SpO2 monitoring by pulse oximetry, including overnight studies, exercise, continuous monitoring, and spot checks.
Perform airway clearance therapy and regular patient assessment rounds.
Perform basic operations in the electronic health record system.
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, emergency, code, and trauma activation situations.
Assist with bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies and intubations as needed.
Provide a thorough and accurate report to the oncoming staff at the end of the shift.
Assess patients, provide patient education, implement therapy, and evaluate its effectiveness.
Communicate patient needs to physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.