RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital

Carilion Clinic; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven health system where you can make a significant impact on patient care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. In this role, you'll deliver essential respiratory care in various settings, ensuring the best outcomes for patients of all ages. You'll collaborate closely with a dedicated healthcare team, utilizing your skills in assessment and planning to create effective care strategies. This innovative organization values your contributions and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Make a difference in healthcare while enjoying the clean air and kind community of Tazewell.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance Available

Here's your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our team, you will deliver the best therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environments.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in order to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with members of the health care team/patient/ family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify environment to meet patient care needs.
• Provide input into practice, environment and work issues by participating in unit, hospital and/or organization activities that facilitate staff participation/input in decision-making.
• Functions as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.

What We Require:

• Associate's degree and/or certification from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education)- approved school of Respiratory Therapy; bachelor's preferred.
• Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Successful completion of orientation and competency validation for this position.
• Ability to acquire BLS within three months of employment in this position or as determined by the department.
• Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year of employment. Active membership in professional organization (AARC) preferred.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 150447
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CTCH - Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital
Shift: Day/Night
Shift Details: Day/Night
Recruiter: DAVID L NIVEN
Recruiter Phone: [phone]
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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