Respiratory Therapist – Full Time, Third Shift
Valley Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Winchester • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is required.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved is required.
- New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
- Strong motivational, time management, and organization 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 bi-annually (VA State Requirement) required.
Benefits
- 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
- Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
SpO2 monitoringairway clearance therapyarterial punctureblood gas analysismechanical ventilatorsnon-invasive ventilation therapyhigh flow oxygen therapytherapeutic bronchoscopiesintubationsEHR system operations
Soft Skills
motivational skillstime managementorganization skillsverbal communicationcompetency under non-routine conditionsclient family interactionprofessional attitudestress management
Certifications
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)BLS Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP)National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)20 CEUs bi-annually (VA State Requirement)