Valley Health·Front Royal, Virginia
The Respiratory Therapist provides critical care across all age groups, implementing therapy modalities and performing patient assessments. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage ventilators, respond to emergency codes, and execute diagnostic procedures.
Respiratory therapy - 256170
$29.40 - $44.10
The Respiratory Therapist cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. The Respiratory Therapist is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.
and Duties 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.
Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
Assists in intubations as needed.
Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.
Education 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.
Qualifications: Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required
Strong verbal communication skills required
Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations required
Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required
Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required
Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required
Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required
20 CEUs biannually (VA State Requirement)
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com [https://valleyhealthbenefits.com/#/home].
Candidates must have completed an accredited Respiratory Care program and hold RCP, CRT, and BLS certifications. Two years of healthcare support experience and a professional attitude under high-stress conditions are preferred.
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