Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem Varied Shifts
Valley Health · Front Royal, VA · 1 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
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.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care required.
- Experience: 2 years - Healthcare/Medical - Support Services preferred.
- Certification & Licensures: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required, National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) required, BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required*, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.
Benefits
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retail Savings Match
- An Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Discounts to on-campus dining