Augusta Health·Augusta County, Virginia
Coordinate and administer respiratory therapy modalities to patients across all age groups from newborns to adults. Assess patient data to identify specific respiratory requirements and provide care according to departmental policies.
Coordinate and participate in the administration of respiratory therapy modalities to adult, adolescent, pediatric, infant, and newborn patients with respiratory related difficulties in accordance with physician’s instructions. The registered therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Director of Respiratory Services and receives input from the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor.
Work schedule is for 3 nights/4 nights alternating.
A minimum of 1-year acute care experience functioning as a Respiratory Therapist is desired. Experience with adult, pediatric, and newborn patients is preferred.
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program with a A.A.S. or B.S. degree in Respiratory Care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential granted by the NBRC is required.
Must possess and maintain a current Virginia state license to practice Respiratory Care.
BLS certification is required.
ACCS and NPS certifications from the NBRC are encouraged.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred and encouraged but not required.
License Requirements: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
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