Respiratory Therapist - Maryview Medical Center - PRN

Respiratory Therapist – Maryview Medical Center – PRN

Location:

Portsmouth, Virginia (Maryview Medical Center).

Schedule:

Two 12‑hour weekday shifts and one 12‑hour weekend shift every six weeks, including one holiday per year.

Hours:

6:30 PM – 7 AM.

Summary of Primary Function

The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care through patient assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license, monitors patient response to therapies and modifies treatment plans accordingly.

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates and implements treatment plans, and evaluates treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Performs treatments and therapies per physician orders, explains therapy goals, adjusts procedures based on patient response, sets up and maintains various therapy modes.
• Maintains proper documentation, medical charting, record‑keeping, and follows established policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and treatment options; instructs patients and caregivers in use of incentive spirometer, MDI, oxygen therapy, home aerosol therapy, or ventilator care as applicable.
• Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.
• May serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as required by clinical circumstances.

• Current Respiratory Care License in the state of employment (required).
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential (required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support by American Heart Association (required).
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support by American Heart Association or Red Cross – preferred.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support by American Heart Association – preferred.
• Valid driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME).

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field – preferred.
• Previous working experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting – preferred.
• At least 6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area – preferred.

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training – preferred.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup child and elder care.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team.

Bon Secours is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.