Respiratory Therapist - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health; Saint George (LA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to join our on-site team. You will care for patients from neonate to geriatric, administer therapies per physician orders, and work within a multidisciplinary health care team.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Care program, a valid RCP license, BLS, ACLS or related coursework, and at least 2 years of experience. Shift is First Shift, Regular hours at our facility.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required; BLS required; ACLS or EKG & Pharmacology course required.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• 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 appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Skills

Motivational

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Job description

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist II participates on the clinical ladder which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise.

The Respiratory Therapist II cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. The Respiratory Therapist II is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.

Department

RESPIRATORY THERAPY - 306170

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$29.40 - $44.10

Responsibilities and Duties

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• 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 appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Education

Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.

Experience

2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.

Certification & Licensures

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required; new hires must have appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course is required.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.

Qualifications

• Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations.
• Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner.

Qualifications For Respiratory Therapist II

• 6 annual continuing education units (CEUs).
• One recommendation of peer support.
• Cross trained to work in multiple areas such as critical care, cardiopulmonary rehab, NICU, etc.
• Minimum of 4 hours of community service or one annual PDSA, committee, or performance improvement project as approved by the leadership team.
• One-year critical care experience.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Retirement Savings Match.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing.
• Membership to Healthy U: an incentive-based wellness program.
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining and other perks available to employees.