Registered Respiratory Therapist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $32.95 - $49.42 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist II PRN today with Johnston-Willis Hospital. Job Summary and Qualifications SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (*,,) * Those specific functions with an (*) are essential functions considered necessary for all therapists. Those specific functions with an () are essential functions considered necessary for NICU/PICU therapists. These specific functions with an () indicate essential functions considered necessary for Bronchoscopy Therapists. 1. *Maintains CPR certificate and license requirements. 2. * Maintain NBRC credentials for Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist 3. *Fulfills staff meeting, inservice, competency and on-going education requirements. 4. *Ensures safe and appropriate oxygen administrations through the Oxygen Therapist Driven Protocol. 5. *Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks. 6. *Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders. 7. *Performs VEST therapy. 8. *Performs basic operations on the Meditech system. 9. *Performs regular equipment rounds. 10. *Performs equipment cleaning and set up. 11. *Sets up and operates CPAP/Bi-Level therapy. 12. *Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. 13. *Adheres to established blood gas quality control protocol. 14. Performs trouble-shooting and maintenance of Blood Gas Machine as a Super User. 15. *Responds and participates in all code blue situations. 16. *Sets up and monitors NIPPV (non-invasive positive pressure ventilation) through both Bi-Level and Volume ventilation. 17. *Initiates, operates and monitors Adult mechanical ventilators. 18. *Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies. 19. Performs diagnostic bronchoscopies. 20. Initiates, operates and monitors Nitric Oxide therapy. 21. Initiates, operates and monitors Heliox therapy. What qualifications you will need: EXPERIENCE: Required: One year critical care experience. Preferred: One year NICU/PICU experience. Knowledge and experience in basic floor care and mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, capnography and oximetry equipment. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Required: Respiratory Therapist I: Virginia Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Code CardioPL07 in Lawson – OR State Registered Respiratory Therapist – Code CardioPL14 in Lawson) Maintain NBRC credentials for Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (Lawson Codes: CardioPL 03 OR CardioPL05 OR CardioPL11 OR CardioPL12) American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care NRP Certification for all working in the NICU. Preferred: Registry-eligible Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC Perinatal/Pediatric Specialty Exam passed CPFT PALS, or ACLS certificates Benefits Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290 bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist II PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.