Mary Washington Healthcare·Fredericksburg, Virginia
Provide competent respiratory care to patients, specifically within the NICU, including the administration of therapeutic interventions and management of mechanical ventilation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and refine patient care plans while maintaining essential equipment.
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The Respiratory Therapist (RT) I is an introductory level respiratory care practitioner who is learning and incorporating the mission and standards of behavior of MWHC. The RT I has basic assessment and therapeutic skills and can provide care to limited patient populations. The RT I will provide quality care, develop, and ensure patient plan of care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, registered nurses, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists.
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing within the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care preferred, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
AHA ACLS required within 90 days of hire at MWH.
NRP required within 90 days of hire for SH; required for NICU only at MWH within 90 days of hire
Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), preferred.
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing within the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care preferred, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 10+ years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
AHA ACLS required within 90 days of hire at MWH.
NRP required within 90 days of hire for SH; required for NICU only at MWH within 90 days of hire
Specialty credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), preferred.
Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), preferred.
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing within the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care preferred, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 10+ years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist II or equivalent.
AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
AHA ACLS required within 90 days of hire at MWH.
NRP required within 90 days of hire for SH; required for NICU only at MWH within 90 days of hire
One specialty credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required for MWH & SH upon hire. For dedicated MWH-NICU, NPS is required within 6 months of hire.
Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), preferred.
Those practicing as an RT applicant must meet the requirements set forth by VA 54.1-2955 and must:
Be a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program within in the last six months
This designation shall not be used beyond six months of graduation or by RT applicants that have received a failing score on any examination required by the Board for licensure.
Work under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist.
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Required
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
*Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
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