Registered Respiratory Transport Therapist (Flex/PRN)

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness

Health/app access

Childcare discounts

Continued education

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA, seeks a Registered Respiratory Transport Therapist (Flex/PRN) to provide respiratory care in critical care and transport settings. You will collaborate with transport teams, support patient education, and perform advanced therapies and life-support procedures to ensure safe, high-quality care for critically ill patients.

Requirements include graduation from a CoARC-accredited RT program, Virginia licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT, and current

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapist program.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and high tolerance for stress.
• Ability to handle/restrain patients in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in critical care and transport settings.
• Collaborate with transport teams and facilities; support patient education.
• Perform therapeutic, diagnostic and life support procedures; monitor safety and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stress tolerance

Customer service

Education

CoARC-accredited RT program

Job description

Employment Status: Variable / Flex Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R162366 Registered Respiratory Transport Therapist (Flex/PRN) (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Transport Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care in critical care and transport settings, collaborates with transport teams, and supports patient care and education. The Transport Respiratory Therapist Performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory care procedures in general, critical care and transport patient care areas. Collaborates with other transport team members and referral facilities. Provides excellent customer service and assists with family and staff education. Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations. Provides rapid assessment, emergency measures and transportation for the critically ill/injured patient, utilizing the latest techniques and state of the art equipment. Uses an advanced level of communication skills. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served- Performs various therapeutic, life support, diagnostic procedures and patient family education. Evaluates patients for the appropriateness and effectiveness of ordered therapy and communicates suggested alternatives to physician. Performs facility specific support functions. Organizes, prioritizes and evaluates patient care delivered by various levels of staff both in hospital and on transport. Participates in providing outreach education. Acts as resource to other patient support staff. Actively participates in performance improvement program by collecting and analyzing data to obtain desired outcomes. Performs cleaning, preventative maintenance and operational verification of equipment. Recognizes equipment malfunction and takes appropriate action- Monitors safety practices in the work environment and reports areas of concern. Assists patient, family and referring facility in completing the electronic satisfaction surveys or provides a paper format of the survey. Assists Outreach Department on transport follow-up during down-time.

What We Require:

Education:

Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory therapist program.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of critical care NICU or Pediatric ICU experience required.

Licensure/Certifications/Registration:

Licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.

Other Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and high tolerance for stress. Must be self-motivated. For Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent.

Compensation Range:

$33.52 - $50.28 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

In our workplace, we're devoted to the success of our employees. No matter where you are in your career, we will help you continue to learn, grow, and share your knowledge with others. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Join an organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, fully dedicated, and forever curious. Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi-specialty physician practices spanning southwestern Virginia. Join us and begin your career in a place where every day is a new adventure of creating the future of health care.