Part-Time Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 63.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for Neonatal/Pediatric care. You will deliver respiratory therapy in general and ICU settings, and may support home care environments as appropriate.

The role requires an Associate degree or CoARC-certified credential and Virginia licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, plus RRT certification. Be prepared for BLS within 3 months; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required within one year.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree and/or CoARC-certified credential required.
• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
• RRT certification by NBRC required.

Aufgaben

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for all ages.
• Perform age-specific assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with health care team and family to implement interdisciplinary plans.
• Administer and document treatments and medications for all ages.
• Support patient/family education and involvement in care planning.
• Engage in performance improvement efforts and ongoing competency validation.
• Act as patient advocate and provide psychosocial support as needed.
• Apply growth and development knowledge to patient care.
• Pursue clinical/leadership/education pathways to improve care quality.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in changing circumstances and outcomes.
• Plan strategies to reduce length of stay and resource use.
• Serve as a role model for colleagues and students in clinical practice.
• Manage resources and priorities to meet patient needs.
• Complete assigned projects within timelines and guidelines.
• Use problem-solving to resolve patient and staff issues.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and provide feedback.
• Contribute to departmental education and community outreach.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Educational skills

Ausbildung

Associate degree or CoARC-certified

RRT certification

Jobbeschreibung

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for Neonatal/Pediatric care. You will deliver respiratory therapy in general and ICU settings, and may support home care environments as appropriate.

The role requires an Associate degree or CoARC-certified credential and Virginia licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, plus RRT certification. Be prepared for BLS within 3 months; ACLS/NRP/PALS may be required within one year.