Respiratory Therapist - CHOR Pavilion Brook Rd - Weekend Program (WEP) - Days

Respiratory TherapistThe Respiratory Therapist 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 job serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, 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 requiredCurrent certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)* or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) requiredCurrent CPR certification as required by practice settingCurrent related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferredCurrent ACLS and/or PALS preferred:*On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia requiredCurrent CRT* or RRT requiredCurrent CPR certification as required by practice settingCurrent NRP certification as required by practice setting: *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.Experience REQUIRED:New graduate or prior work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT/ (*CRT).*On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT. Those hired prior to 1/1/2015 with CRT will be grandfathered into this roleExperience PREFERRED:Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory TherapistPrevious affiliation or work experience in a similar practice settingEducation/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 programIndependent 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.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional 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: Frequent bending, Prolonged standing, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change, Noisy environment, Frequent and intense customer interactions