Respiratory Therapist - Full Time First Shift

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Auxiliaries in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Auxiliaries in intubations as needed.
• Provides a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care required.
• Three years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required*
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course required.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 10 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required.
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills Required.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations required.
• Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required.
• Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retail Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Discounts to on-campus dining