Respiratory Therapist Job Reston area,Virginia USA,Healthcare

Hourly Wage Estimate: $34.21 - $47.89 / hour
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Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

The Respiratory Therapist supports the facility’s standards of performance and promotes the vision/mission/values of the organization.

Performs and documents patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
Administers respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
Assists with placement of artificial airways. Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation.
Monitors patient for therapeutic response.
Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record.
Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
Responds to emergent patient situations and ensures airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Assists at deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilization.
Follows Standard Precautions, using personal protective equipment as required. Instructs patient and family members about patient condition and proper methods of respiratory therapy.
Serves as a clinical resource.
Provides or assists in direct care when appropriate to complex patients.
Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers to communicate patient progress.
Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
Facilitates needed repairs and preventive maintenance.
Performs all other applicable duties as defined in the professional scope of practice and hospital policies.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

What qualifications you will need:

Required:

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy
Preferred:1+ years' experience in respiratory care
Currently licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.
Transition from a CRT to a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.
Credentialed active member of the NBRC.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Benefits

Reston Hospital Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves…