Registered Respiratory Therapist TTWP - Bronchoscopy

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Richmond, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
R34160

The Registered Respiratory Therapist learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period. This position provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. This position serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students.

If applicable, this position functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:  Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required  Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required  Current CPR certification as required by practice setting  Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred  Current ACLS and/or PALS preferred    Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:  Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required  Current RRT required  Current CPR certification as required by practice setting  Current NRP certification as required by practice setting    Experience

REQUIRED:

One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist    Experience PREFERRED:  Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist  Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting    Education/training

REQUIRED:

Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)    Education/training PREFERRED:  Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited program    Independent action(s) required:  Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan;

and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.  Perform shift team leader role in the supervisor’s absence, if applicable.
Additional position requirements:
Depending on work assignment, may be required to rotate shifts, work on weekends and holidays and take on-call.
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):  Physical:
Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Activities:

Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)  Mental/Sensory:
Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking  Emotional:
Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change

DaysEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.locations:
Richmond, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 22 Days Ago
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