Respiratory Therapist - Children's Hospital

How You’ll Help

Transform Healthcare
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
$7,000 in Relocation Assistance Available

Full time

Shift

• Night

Facility

1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke

Requisition Number

R141997

Respiratory Therapist - Children's Hospital (Open)

What You’ll Help With

• Deliver the best therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environments.
• Affirm patient care plans based on assessments, collaborates with the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages.
• Identify and incorporate patient/family (caregiver) educational needs into the plan of care.
• Participate in performance improvement programs to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
• Complete manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frames and according to pre-established guidelines.
• Solve problems related to patient and personnel situations that arise in the work area.
• Provide feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
• Assist with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments, and the community.

What We Require

• Education: Associate degree and/or certification from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy.
• Licensure: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Ability to acquire BLS within 3 months of employment in this position or as determined by department. Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year of employment.

Compensation

Range: $30.47 - $45.71

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Contact Information

Recruiter Email: dlniven@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.

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