Registered Respiratory Therapist - 12 Week Contract (TTWP) - Adults - Nights

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide safe and effective respiratory care across neonate to geriatric populations, serve as a resource and educator for patients, families, and staff, and function as a shift team leader when the supervisor is unavailable.

Requirements include Virginia licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT certification, CPR, and preferred ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Virginia license as Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC RRT certification required.
• CPR certification required; ACLS/PALS preferred.
• One year of RT experience required; bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring during care.
• Ventilator management and airway support.
• Lead shift in supervisor's absence when applicable.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessment

Ventilator management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist learns, performs and completes assignments/responsibilities assigned during the transitional duty period. This position 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 position serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. If applicable, this position 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 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

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist by the Commonwealth of Virginia required
• Current RRT required
• Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
• Current NRP certification as required by practice setting

Experience REQUIRED:

• One (1) year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist

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 action(s) 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 (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, 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, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change

Compensation Rate: $70.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Compensation Rate: $70.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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