Travel respiratory care practitioner

Employment status: Variable / Flex

SHIFT: Any Day, Any Shift (United States of America)

Facility

2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg

Requisition number

R160896 travel respiratory care practitioner (Open)

How you’ll help transform healthcare

The Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner provides respiratory care across multiple settings, supports patient care planning, and collaborates with care teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

• The Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Performs therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures for patients across the continuum of care, including acute, critical care, and home care settings as applicable. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates respiratory care services to support optimal patient outcomes for assigned patient populations. Collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care. Administers respiratory treatments and medications in accordance with physician orders, clinical protocols, and department standards. Provides patient and family education related to respiratory conditions, treatments, equipment, and self-management strategies. Demonstrates clinical expertise in rapidly changing patient situations and responds appropriately to emergent respiratory care needs. Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness. Functions as a clinical resource and role model for respiratory care staff, students, and other healthcare professionals. Supports departmental operations through effective resource management, prioritization of patient care activities, and problem resolution. Assists with orientation, training, competency development, and ongoing education of staff and students. Participates in departmental, hospital, and organizational committees, projects, and initiatives to support professional practice and continuous improvement. Maintains required competencies and pursues ongoing professional development to support evidence-based respiratory care practice.
• What we require:

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) accredited program required.

Experience

None.

Licensure/Certification

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Virginia Board of Medicine required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Other

Minimum Qualifications

Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range

$51.00 - $51.00

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter

Dave Niven

Recruiter Email

dlniven@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact
• Carilion
• HR
• Service
• Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, pay and well-Being at carilion clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

• When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training