Respiratory Therapist Maryview Medical Center PRN

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Respiratory Therapist

Maryview Medical Centerin Portsmouth Virginia

PRN as needed (Schedule includes two 12 hour shift on weekdays every six weeks and one 12 hour shift on a weekend day every six weeks including one holiday per year. Hours are 6:30PM to 7AM)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for providing respiratory care through patient assessment planning intervention education and evaluation. Performs all respiratory care procedures within scope of license. Monitors the patients response to therapies and makes recommendations to change or modify based on the assessment.

Licensing/Certification

Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working (required)

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed (required)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (preferred)

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross (preferred)

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

Valid drivers license (required for Home Care/DME)

Education

Bachelors Degree in a related field (preferred)

Work Experience

Previous working experience in an ambulatory or acute care setting (preferred)

6 months Respiratory Therapy experience in a general care area (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Essential Job Functions

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment analyzes assessment data creates a plan of care implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.

• Performs treatments and therapies according to physician orders. Explains therapy and therapeutic goals to patient; modifies treatment procedures based on patient response. Sets up and maintains different modes of therapy. Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and recommends methods to physician to achieve therapeutic goals.

• Maintains proper documentation patient medical charting and recordkeeping. Maintains established policies and procedures objectives quality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.

• Provides patient education on cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and associated treatment options. Instructs patient and patients caregiver(s) in incentive spirometer metered dose inhaler (MDI) administration oxygen therapy home aerosol therapy or ventilator care if applicable.

• Sets up and maintains respiratory therapy equipment and supplies.

• May serve as a preceptor to new team members and/or students.

• Responds to cardio-pulmonary resuscitations and actively participates as indicated by clinical circumstances.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

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What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .