RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Flex/PRN

Davita Inc.; Rocky Mount (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide exceptional care in various settings. Your role will involve patient assessments, collaboration with healthcare teams, and prioritizing care in a dynamic environment. Join a team driven by commitment to innovation and quality in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
• Ability to acquire BLS within three months of employment.
• Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
• Manage resources and modify environment to meet patient care needs.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

At least one weekend shift per six week schedule block (Friday or Saturday night), one night shift per pay period, one main summer holiday and one main winter holiday - required. Must be able to work independently in small facility.

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: 150583
Employment Status: Flex
Location: CFMH - Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
Shift: Evening/Night
Shift Details: 7pm-7am
Recruiter: DAVID L NIVEN
Recruiter Phone: [phone]
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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