Registered Respiratory Therapist I

Chippenham-Hospital; Richmond (VA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and certification support

Time Away From Work

Résumé du poste

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond, VA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist I to join our care team. The role includes performing patient assessments, delivering respiratory therapies, and managing mechanical ventilation with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and an hourly wage estimate of $30.64–$42.90, with eligibility for time away from work and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner, or Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate.
• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Responsabilités

• Perform and document patient assessment including breath sounds and cuff pressure.
• Administer respiratory care therapies: oxygen delivery, aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with artificial airway placement and initiate/monitor mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor therapeutic response and notify provider if needed.
• Transport ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent situations ensuring airway integrity during resuscitation.

Formation

RRT/RCP-State

NBRC-CRT Certification

Associate Degree

Vocational School Graduate

Description du poste

Hourly Wage Estimate: 30.64 - 42.90 / hour

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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.

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Registered Respiratory Therapist I? At Chippenham Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist I like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner, or Associate Degree, or Vocational School Graduate
• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the regions first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

\"Good people beget good people.\" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Respiratory Therapist I opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.