Respiratory Therapist Applicant

Respiratory Therapy Fellowship Program

Upon completion of the residency program, therapists who demonstrate exceptional clinical and professional skills will be invited to apply for an advanced 3-month fellowship to further their skills and specialization in respiratory care.

Discover your passion while earning full pay and enjoying comprehensive benefits in this exciting opportunity. As a Respiratory Therapy resident, you'll receive generous sign-on and referral bonuses, along with relocation assistance to help you settle into your new role. Join a dynamic team where you can grow professionally, advance your skills, and make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Job Responsibilities

• The Respiratory Therapist Applicant administers basic respiratory care therapeutics and diagnostic services with skill and proficiency.
• Consistently performs basic clinical assessments (i.e. pulse rate, respiratory rate, breath sounds, cough/sputum, chest wall/movement, perceived work of breathing, etc.) of the cardiopulmonary system with a moderate degree of accuracy.
• Administers basic respiratory therapeutic interventions (i.e. gas/humidity therapy, bronchial hygiene, CPT, lung inflation, airway management, manual ventilation, resuscitation and medicated aerosol) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.
• Performs weaning mechanics as ordered with high proficiency in more than 90 percent of ventilator patients cared for. Reviews the need for continuing ventilator support (i.e. spontaneous breathing trail, weaning) in more than 90 percent of the ventilator patients cared for on a daily basis.
• Collects specimens and performs basic diagnostic testing (e.g. EKG, sputum collection, bedside spirometry) with moderate proficiency and occasional supervision.

Requirements

• for consideration:
• Associate degree in accredited respiratory program
• As per VA Law - A person who has graduated from an accredited respiratory therapy education program may practice with the title "RT-Applicant" until they have received a failing score on any examination required by the Board for licensure or six months from the date of graduation, whichever occurs sooner; Any person practicing pursuant to this subsection as shall be identified with the title "Respiratory Therapist, License Applicant" or "RT-Applicant" on any identification issued by an employer and in conjunction with any 18 signatures in the course of his practice.
• Basic Life Support from AHA upon start
• CRT or RRT Upon Start