Respiratory Therapist Float II - Multi-Hospital Night Shift

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U Wellness Program

HSA & FSA

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to serve across six hospitals within the system. This role includes clinical ladder participation, patient assessments, therapy implementation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care.

The position requires an accredited Respiratory Care program, at least 2 years of experience, WV/VA licensure, BLS, ACLS or EKG & Pharmacology, NBRC CRT or RRT with 5+ years, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider credential, with

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.
• 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License for West Virginia and Virginia are required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ required.
• ACLS Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course is required
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• NeonatalResuscitationProvider certification is required.
• Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required
• Strong verbal communication skills required
• Ability to demonstrate competency under non-routine conditions and complex situations required
• Ability to model Valley Health mission, vision, and values

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities per physician orders and/or protocols.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and setup.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Provide thorough shift-end handoff report to oncoming staff.

Skills

Motivation

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care program

Job description

Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to serve across six hospitals within the system. This role includes clinical ladder participation, patient assessments, therapy implementation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care.

The position requires an accredited Respiratory Care program, at least 2 years of experience, WV/VA licensure, BLS, ACLS or EKG & Pharmacology, NBRC CRT or RRT with 5+ years, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider credential, with