Respiratory Therapist - Richmond, VA

Location: Richmond

--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.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

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

Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred

Current ACLS and/or PALS preferred
* On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required

Current CRT
* or RRT required

Current CPR certification as required by practice setting

Current NRP certification as required by practice setting
* On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.

Experience

REQUIRED:

One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Experience PREFERRED:

Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting

Education/training

REQUIRED:

Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)

Education/training PREFERRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program

Independent action(s) required:

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; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.

Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor's absence, if applicable.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Depending on work assignment, may be required to rotate shifts, work on weekends and holidays and take on-call.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical:
Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities:

Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory:
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional:
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change

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