Respiratory Therapist (RT), SH, FT, Nights (New Night Shift Differential!)

Mary Washington Healthcare; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist II to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide advanced respiratory care to diverse patient populations, ensuring high-quality treatment and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Your expertise in respiratory therapy will be crucial as you administer therapeutic interventions, manage mechanical ventilation, and educate patients and families. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patient care in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about respiratory health and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing in Virginia.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent and compassionate patient-centered care.
• Administers respiratory therapeutic interventions with high proficiency.
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Mechanical Ventilation

Patient Education

Critical Care Experience

Education

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Graduate of Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Ventilator Equipment

Blood Gas Analysis Tools

Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) II is an advanced respiratory care practitioner with advanced assessment and therapeutic skills who can provide care to multiple patient populations. The RT II will provide quality care, develop, and ensure patient plan of care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, registered nurses, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists. The RT II is a professional member of the team who can implement respiratory therapy independently.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provides competent and compassionate patient and family centered care based on respiratory processes and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Administers and assesses responses to respiratory therapeutic interventions with high proficiency and minimal to no supervision. (e.g., aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene).
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommends adjustments and modifications.
• Establishes and manages mechanical ventilation.
• Measures ventilator volumes, pressures, and blood gas analysis.
• Routinely develops or refines the ventilator care plan and communicates with the patient care team based on evidence and best practice.
• Communicates other pertinent information to/from healthcare team members consistent with MWHC standards.
• Maintains and ensures operation of equipment by setting up, cleaning, sterilizing, completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
• Provides education and training to patients and family members.
• Ensures the safety of patients and Associates by adhering to hospital and departmental policies and protocols.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Functions as a Charge Therapist when needed.
• Attends focus group meetings and learns about quality initiatives and performance improvement projects.
• Competent in and actively works in at least 1 critical care area (ED, NICU, and/or ICU) for MWH, all critical care areas for Stafford Hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing within the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care preferred, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 10+ years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• AHA ACLS required within 90 days of hire at MWH.
• NRP required within 90 days of hire for SH; required for NICU only at MWH within 90 days of hire
• Specialty credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), preferred.
• Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.