Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Christiansburg, VA - USA
Job Summary
The Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Performs therapeutic diagnostic and life-support respiratory care procedures for patients across the continuum of care including acute critical care and home care settings as applicable.
Assesses plans implements and evaluates respiratory care services to support optimal patient outcomes for assigned patient populations.
Collaborates with patients families physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop implement and revise individualized plans of care.
Administers respiratory treatments and medications in accordance with physician orders clinical protocols and department standards.
Provides patient and family education related to respiratory conditions treatments equipment and self-management strategies.
Demonstrates clinical expertise in rapidly changing patient situations and responds appropriately to emergent respiratory care needs.
Participates in quality improvement patient safety and performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness.
Functions as a clinical resource and role model for respiratory care staff students and other healthcare professionals.
Supports departmental operations through effective resource management prioritization of patient care activities and problem resolution.
Assists with orientation training competency development and ongoing education of staff and students.
Participates in departmental hospital and organizational committees projects and initiatives to support professional practice and continuous improvement.
Maintains required competencies and pursues ongoing professional development to support evidence-based respiratory care practice.
Education: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) accredited program required.
Experience: None.
Licensure/Certification: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Virginia Board of Medicine required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal communication and teamwork skills required.
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Compensation Range:
$51.00 - $51.00Employee pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications credentials education and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
Dave NivenRecruiter Email:
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Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age (40 or older) disability genetic information or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
About Company
Carilion Clinic is the largest not-for-profit integrated health system in western Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and surrounding regions, serving 1 million people. Carilion Clinic includes seven hospitals, 240+ practice locations, and 29 GME programs with 800+ physicians in over 78+ ... View more