Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN

Your experience matters

Valley View Medical Center part of Lifepoint Health [https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role

• Examine and treat patients with breathing-related conditions, perform diagnostic testing, and collaborate with physicians to develop and implement treatment.
• Provide patient education on therapies and medication use.
• Perform physiotherapy and related treatments.
• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood analyzer; may perform bedsides PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
• Deliver ordered respiratory therapies; monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment.
• Respond to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
• Evaluate and contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educate patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintain storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, perform preventive maintenance and calibrate respiratory equipment.
• Perform all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Participate in performance improvement and required education.

Why join us

• We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: