Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care.
• Three years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS certification or an EKG and Pharmacology course.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) certification.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential with 10 years of experience, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• New hires must have appropriate American Heart Association certification before completing orientation.
• Strong motivational, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and in complex situations.
• Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness.
• Professional attitude at all times.
• Ability to handle moderately to highly stressful situations calmly and conscientiously.
• Ten annual CEUs.
• Two peer-support recommendations.
• At least eight hours of healthcare-industry-related community service.
• Ability to lead shift huddles, safety calls, and other leadership duties as assigned.
• Ability to rent necessary equipment, create and adjust shift assignments, and facilitate the operational needs of the shift.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapy modalities according to physician orders, protocols, and 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 EHR 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 oncoming staff at shift end.
• Attend deliveries and assist with the NICU as assigned, where applicable.
• Cross-train to work in multiple areas, such as critical care, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and NICU.
• Serve as a positive role model when precepting students and new employees.
• Complete an annual PDSA, committee, or performance improvement project as approved by leadership.
• Lead shift huddles, safety calls, and other assigned leadership duties.
• Rent necessary equipment, create and adjust shift assignments, and facilitate shift operational needs.
• Complete at least eight hours of community service related to the healthcare industry.

Benefits

• Zero-deductible health plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Retirement savings match
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Professional development
• Discounts on on-campus dining