Registered Respiratory Therapist (8a-4:30p) Marion, VA - 19599

Ballad Health; Marion (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballad Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across all ages, including sleep medicine responsibilities such as polysomnograms and CPAP/BIPAP titrations.

The role requires an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, RRT credential, and state licensure with blood gas endorsement. BLS is required; ACLS/PALS/NALS are preferred. Day shift with rotating duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care and NBRC exam for RRT completed.
• Licensed by the appropriate state with blood gas endorsement.
• CPR certification in basic life support required.
• ACLS, PALS and NALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general, acute/intensive, and emergency respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Perform sleep-related tests: polysomnograms, MSLTs, CPAP/BIPAP titrations.
• Conduct blood gas analysis, ECGs and basic pulmonary function testing as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under Medical Director supervision.

Skills

Blood gas endorsement

CPR/BLS

ACLS/PALS/NALS (preferred)

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides general, acute/ intensive, and emergency respiratory care to patients ranging from neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This care includes routine cardiopulmonary diagnostics, cardiopulmonary emergency resuscitation, airway management, ventilator support, blood gas lab analysis, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms and basic pulmonary function testing. Demonstrates a team/multidisciplinary approach to patient care and related services adhering to all regulatory requirements under the direction of a Medical Director. This approach provides appropriate patient care to assess, treat, support and diagnose patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and documentation of this care, in accordance with policy and procedures.

The Certified Respiratory Therapist working in Sleep Medicine will perform specialized procedure such as, but not limited to, polysomnograms, MSLTs and titrations of either CPAP or BIPAP which are utilized in providing diagnostic information regarding the patients neurological and/or pulmonary function during sleep. They will be able to perform evaluation and treatment to patients ranging from neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care and successful completion of the NBRC Exam for Registered Respiratory Therapist required. Licensed by the appropriate state with blood gas endorsement. CPR certification in basic life support required. ACLS, PALS and NALS preferred.

Licenses And Certifications

Sleep Medicine CRT requirements:

• Valid and active CRT certification or licensure in appropriate state
• Obtain Sleep Disorder Specialty (SDS) endorsement or obtain registry status through BRPT or ABSM within 12 months of hire
• BLS required

Work Requirements

Shift: Day

On Call: No

Weekends

Rotating

Travel Required: No

The range for this position is $27.40-$39.53. Actual rate is dependent upon experience.

Location:

Smyth County Community Hospital