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

Job Overview The 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 required. Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required. Current CPR certification as required by practice setting. Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred. Current 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 required. Current CRT or RRT required. Current CPR certification as required by practice setting. Current 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) or 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 role. Experience Preferred Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting. Education/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 program. Independent Actions 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. Additional 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 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 thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change, Noisy environment, Frequent and intense customer interactions EEO Statement EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr