Respiratory Therapist
Valley Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Woodstock • 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 and more.
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 complex situationsclient family interactionprofessional attitudestress management
Certifications
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)BLS CertificationNational Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)American Heart Association certification