Respiratory Therapist - Community Memorial Hospital - South Hill, VA - PRN

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South Hill, VAtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R41068

The Respiratory Therapist provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced practitioner for neonates, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.
The Respiratory Therapist serves as a respiratory care resource for hospital staff and students.

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 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

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:  Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Commonwealth of Virginia  Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required   Current CPR certification as required by practice setting  Current NRP certification if job responsibilities include labor and delivery assistance

Experience

REQUIRED:

N/AExperience PREFERRED:  One (1) year of experience functioning 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:  Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an 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.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements:  Depending on work assignment may be required to rotate shifts and work on weekends and holidays.

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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