Respiratory Therapist - Maryview Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist – Maryview Medical Center At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. Sign-on Bonus Candidates accepting a full time offer of employment may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $20,000. Rules & restrictions apply; ask your recruiter for details. Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner Hospital Location: Maryview Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia. Shift Schedule Full Time, Nights (Schedule includes three 12-hour shifts on weekdays, and two 12-hour shifts on weekend days every six weeks, including two holidays 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 patient's 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 driver’s license (required for Home Care/DME) Education Bachelor's 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 patient’s 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 cardiopulmonary 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. Benefits Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and a 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support EEO Statement 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. Employees may request reasonable accommodations during the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr