respiratory_therapist – General

Specialty: General
Facility: Southside Regional Medical Center
State License: VA
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Nights
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Description: Specialty: General – Respiratory TherapistFacility: Southside Regional Medical CenterState License: VACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: NightsGuaranteed Hours: Description: Job Description Position Specific Details:Respiratory TherapistNo Locals2 years respiratory therapy experience requiredPrevious travel experience preferredMUST be able to collect and analyze blood gasVA Resp. license requiredBLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, RRT RequiredNight Shift 1845-0715Unit Specific Details:Travelers typically assigned to ER, NICU, MS, ICU and CVICU. Treatment load 35-50.Rotate between Peds/NICU and Adults – attending deliveries 35 weeks and earlier and all c-sectionsITO interviews; Manager may conduct final interview–Job Description Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision. Under the supervision of a physician willevaluate cardiopulmonary function, treat cardiopulmonary impairment, assess treatment effectiveness and care forpatients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system using professional judgment.Provides patient care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care or certified if you are within six months of graduationfrom a Registry Program. Must attain RRT within 90 days of graduation or hire date. Must hold and maintain an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio and furnish this informationto the department. Must maintain Healthcare Provider status in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or itsaffiliate. NRP required for Respiratory Therapists working in NICU. Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in all respiratory care procedures. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and otherstaff members. Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in such areas as emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies,naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways preferred. Competency in the operation of ventilators, as well as patient assessment,arterial punctures, etc. Clinical experience in a variety of intensive care units, emergency and/or specialty areaspreferred. Must complete requirements as written in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain all Certifications used for theladder. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners. EDUCATION: Vocational/Technical Degree Specialty/Major: Respiratory Therapy LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS: Completion of Respiratory Therapy program as approved by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board. Must hold an active license to practice Respiratory Care in the State of Ohio. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must maintain C level provider status. Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in respiratory procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal patient care environment with little exposure to noise, dust, temperature and the like. Lifts weights of approximately 20 lbs., must be able to move freely a large H size cylinder of oxygen on a cart. Substantial physical effort exerted up to fifty percent of work time. Ability to walk, stand, and bend more than eighty percent of time. Frequent (fifty to eighty percent of work time) exposure to adverse conditions. Schedule: Full-Time nights 36 hours/week Every other weekend and every other Holiday 24 Hours On Call per 6 weeks Job Families for Job Profiles Notes Market approved 12/4; Replacement for M. Thomas Primary Skills: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, RRT, 2YrsExp Job certifications: RRT, Raise the Bar Attestation Job credentials for Professional: BLS, State Specific Respiratory Therapy License