Registered Respiratory Therapist II PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Introduction

Are you seeking PRN career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist II with your current employer? We have an exciting chance for you to become part of our organization, a leader in healthcare services across the nation.

Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to enhance the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. This encompasses prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and complimentary AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving support, pet insurance, and more.
  
• Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny.
  
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
  
• Family support options, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of your pay, depending on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness services, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support (tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents).
• Colleague recognition initiatives.
• Time Away From Work Program, which includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ based on location.

Our teams consist of dedicated and compassionate colleagues. Are you interested in working as a Registered Respiratory Therapist II PRN, where your commitment to fostering positive patient interactions is appreciated? If you are passionate about caring for others, this could be your next opportunity. We value your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical situations. Your responsibilities will include performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing both invasive and noninvasive ventilation in various care environments. You will have access to cutting-edge respiratory technology, mentorship from seasoned RT leaders, and the support of a reliable, collaborative team that will help you succeed and grow professionally. With consistent and predictable scheduling, you will have the stability and resources necessary to provide exceptional care, enhance your skills, and make a meaningful impact on patient health every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating respiratory status by conducting focused examinations, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and identifying the need for respiratory interventions.
• Administering evidence-based therapy by delivering oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Overseeing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting both invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and reacting swiftly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the healthcare team by educating patients and their families, serving as a clinical resource, collaborating with physicians and nurses, and assisting in stabilizing newborns during deliveries when necessary.
• Ensuring equipment maintenance and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; safely transporting ventilated patients; and adhering to all infection prevention standards.

Qualifications Required:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Respiratory Therapist, Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate.

Our organization has been delivering quality healthcare services since 1909, providing patients access to highly skilled physicians and advanced technology. With over a century of healthcare innovation, our 290+ bed facility stands as one of the premier acute care hospitals in the Greater Richmond and Tri-Cities area. We offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, specializing in cancer care and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center. We are also the first in the United States for our organization and the first in Central Virginia to provide Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. Together with our sister facility, we continue to offer a wide array of services to Central Virginia.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If you are seeking an opportunity that offers fulfillment and personal development, we encourage you to apply for the Registered Respiratory Therapist II PRN position. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock your potential and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.