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Valley Health·Winchester, Virginia
Respiratory Therapist Float - Full Time Third Shift (2) · $29 - $44/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 39 posted allied health roles in Winchester, Virginia rates. This role sits in the 25th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 14% below the Winchester, Virginia median for allied health roles.
The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care services across six hospital locations, including mechanical ventilation, airway management, and diagnostic testing. They actively participate in multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs and implement effective therapeutic interventions.
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.
Department RESPIRATORY CORPORATE - 106170 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Third Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $29.40 - $44.10
The Respiratory Therapist Float II participates on the clinical ladder which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Respiratory Therapist Float II serves all six Valley Health System hospitals.
The Respiratory Therapist II 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 II is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. The Respiratory Therapist II 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.
Responsibilities: 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 is required.
Candidates must have completed an accredited respiratory care program and possess at least two years of clinical experience. Required certifications include RCP licensure for WV and VA, BLS, ACLS, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider status.
Experience 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
Certification & Licensures Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License for West Virginia and Virginia are required.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course is required
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification is required.
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
for Respiratory Therapist II 6 annual CEUs One recommendation of peer support Cross trained to work in multiple areas such as critical care, cardiopulmonary rehab, NICU, etc. Minimum of 4 hours community service hours required or one PDSA, committee, or performance improvement project as approved by the leadership team One-year of critical care experience
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include: A Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance Generous Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings Match A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program 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.
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