Respiratory Therapist Richmond, VA

Respiratory Therapist

Currently we are seeking a professional and dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Richmond VA.

Job Requirements:

• 2 year college degree in Respiratory.
• Applicant must possess a valid driver license issued by the state in which you reside.
• Skills/Qualifications: Bedside Manner, Physiological Knowledge, Infection Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Informing Others, Verbal Communication, Medical Teamwork, Judgment, Procedural Skills, People Skills.

Job Duties:

• Setting up medically prescribed respiratory equipment and supplies
• Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care.
• Trains patients and caregivers on ventilators and other respiratory and DME equipment.
• Respiratory equipment follow-up.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress.
• Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers; contributing to patient care conferences.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develops respiratory therapy staff by providing information; developing and conducting in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and certification requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Medi-Rents Provides:

• Competitive Compensation
• Company Car
• iPhone Phone
• Health and wellness benefits to include: Medical, Prescription, Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, PTO and Paid Holidays, Employee Discounts, Employee Referral Program