Respiratory Care Practitioner II - Ventilation & Critical Care

Centra Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to evaluate, treat and educate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions across age groups. The role operates under Respiratory Therapy Leadership to coordinate shift activities within the department.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, ventilation, pharmacologic therapies, diagnostic testing, and emergency care. Collaboration with providers and ongoing education are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner program.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Credentialed by NBRC as CRT or RRT; licensed by the Virginia State Board to practice as an RCP.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS within 90 days of hire; PALS not required at Centra Specialty Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with various respiratory conditions per prescribed protocol.
• Perform ventilation and airway management using appropriate techniques.
• Administer pharmacological agents, airway clearance and hyperinflation techniques.
• Conduct diagnostic testing including pulmonary function testing and relevant cardiac/neurological tests.
• Provide emergency medical care such as CPR and artificial respiration.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and consult with provider for adverse reactions.
• Transport ventilated patients and participate in preceptorship of new staff.
• Engage in quality improvement and department projects.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner Program

2 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

CRT or RRT certification

Virginia license to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS, ACLS and PALS within 90 days

Job description

Centra Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to evaluate, treat and educate patients with cardiopulmonary conditions across age groups. The role operates under Respiratory Therapy Leadership to coordinate shift activities within the department.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, ventilation, pharmacologic therapies, diagnostic testing, and emergency care. Collaboration with providers and ongoing education are required.