Respiratory Therapist - PD - Hopewell

Capital Health System, Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Disability Benefits – STD

Sick Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Health System, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist to establish and manage complex ventilation with minimal supervision and to refine care plans daily. You will collect samples, interpret results, and coordinate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

You will also provide education to patients and families, respond to emergencies, and participate in quality improvement activities as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary department.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree from an AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy/Respiratory Therapist Program. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Experience: Two years clinical experience preferred.
• Other credentials: AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Support, AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, AHA NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner Knowledge and Skills: Critical thinking skills. Preceptor skills. Presentation and instructional techniques.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and manages basic and complex forms of mechanical ventilation with high proficiency and minimal supervision.
• Weans ventilation as ordered with high proficiency.
• Develops or refines the ventilator care plan daily and communicates to the care team.
• Collects specimens and performs diagnostic tests, validating results with high accuracy.
• Interprets data and integrates patient response to therapy into a sound plan of care.
• Provides patient and family education as appropriate.
• Responds to Code Blue, RRT, Trauma and STATS promptly.
• Documents data for quality improvement and participates in training.

Skills

Critical thinking

Preceptor skills

Presentation skills

Instructional techniques

Education

AA degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred

RRT certification

Tools

Ventilator equipment

ABG testing equipment

Job description

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology.

Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care.

Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $49.00 - $49.00

Position Overview

Establishes and manages basic and complex forms of mechanical ventilation (e.g., HFO, NPPV, PRVC, transport) with high proficiency and minimal supervision. Performs weaning mechanics as ordered with high proficiency in greater than 90% of the ventilator patients. Develops or refines the ventilator care plan on a daily basis and communicates to appropriate members of the patient care team. Collects specimens, performs basic and more complex diagnostic testing (e.g., blood gas, specimens, and sputums), and validates the quality of the results with high proficiency and minimal supervision. Interprets diagnostic and monitoring data with high precision. Integrates routinely patient diagnostic data, response-to-therapy, and physiologic profile to create a plan-of-care that is sound and consistent with the department standard-of-care. Uses effective time management in work organization and triaging. Handles consistently shift assignment without complaints or interventions. Performs consistently thorough, advanced cardiopulmonary clinical assessments, with appropriate inclusion of other systems (e.g., cardiovascular, nutritional, neurologic). Administers basic and advanced respiratory therapeutic interventions (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, CNB Chest Wall Oscillation) with high proficiency and virtually no supervision. Responds immediately to all Code Blue, RRT, Trauma and STATS at least 90% of the time. Provides educational training to patient and/or family members as appropriate. Communicates consistently with healthcare members on patient's care plan, in a manner consistent with organization standards. Seeks actively ways to assist other members of the healthcare team and is recognized by peers and supervisory staff as collaborative and helpful. Receives at least one validated commendation from co-worker, physician, nurse, and supervisor during the evaluation year. Takes a role in training, education, orientation and student clinical time. Applies departmental protocols and clinical practice guidelines with high precision and compliance when indicated, without supervision. Applies routinely new techniques and procedures with high proficiency within 30 days of training/orientation. Understands the value, tools and performance indicators used in QI. Participates actively QI within department. Documents accurately data for quality improvement processes with the department (i.e., Mar, Assessment, Reassessment and Care Plan).

Minimum Requirements

Education: Associate's Degree from an AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy/Respiratory Therapist Program. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Experience: Two years clinical experience preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA ACLS-Adv Cardiac Life Supp, AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, AHA NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation.

Respiratory Care Practitioner Knowledge and Skills: Critical thinking skills. Preceptor skills. Presentation and instructional techniques.

Special Training

Training in multiple age populations.

Usual Work Day

12 Hours

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking.

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motion.

Continuous physical demands include: Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs., Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary and Compensation

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.

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