Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Introduction

Last year, our organization’s team dedicated over 156,000 hours to volunteering within our communities. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist at our facility, you will join a mission-driven organization committed to making a positive impact!

We provide a comprehensive rewards package designed to enhance the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical insurance that covers many essential services at little to no cost. This includes prescription medications, mental health services, complimentary telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transport.
• Options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, relocation support, pet insurance, and more.
• Access to free counseling services and resources aimed at emotional, physical, and financial wellness.
• A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions ranging from 3% to 9% of your salary, depending on your tenure.
• An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering a 10% discount on company stock.
• Support for family planning through fertility benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts available through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Educational support including tuition assistance, student loan help, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• A colleague recognition program.
• A Time Away From Work Program that includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• An Employee Health Assistance Fund providing free coverage for eligible full-time and part-time employees based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you ready to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider that prioritizes the growth and development of its team members? Join our family! We will equip you with the tools and resources necessary for success. We are seeking a passionate Certified Respiratory Therapist to help us achieve our objectives. Unlock your potential!

As a Certified Respiratory Therapist , you will collaborate with our team to deliver exceptional respiratory care to patients. Your responsibilities will include administering routine treatments (such as CPT and nebulizer treatments) as per physician orders and established protocols. You will also set up and monitor oxygen based on physician directives.

Your duties will encompass:

• Collecting arterial blood gas samples, conducting analyses, and reporting findings to the physician.
• Setting up and adjusting ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP as needed.
• Performing weaning assessments and extubations.
• Conducting EKGs and pulmonary function tests (PFTs).

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CRT/RRT).
• Current, valid license in good standing.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.

Preferred: Previous experience in a similar role.

Hours: Full-time, night shift.

Our organization has been delivering quality healthcare services since 1915, providing patients access to skilled physicians and advanced technology. Our facility, with over 140 beds, stands as one of the premier acute care hospitals in Southwest Virginia and the New River Valley. As part of a regional health system, we offer a wide range of healthcare services. Our hospital is also home to a regional cancer center, recognized for pioneering radiation therapy alternatives for breast and prostate cancer. We have received numerous commendations from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer for our patient care programs. Additionally, we specialize in orthopedics and are accredited as a chest pain center.

At our facility, we foster a culture of care that extends to our patients, staff, and community. We are dedicated to supporting one another because we believe that together, we can provide the safest and most compassionate care for our patients.

Our organization has been acknowledged multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. Recently, we invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated services.

Join an organization that invests in your future! We are currently reviewing applications for the Certified Respiratory Therapist position. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us elevate the standard of patient care!

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