respiratory_therapist – General

Specialty: General
Facility: St Francis Med Ctr – Richmond
State License: VA
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Description: Specialty: Respiratory TherapistFacility: St Francis Med Ctr – RichmondState License: VACerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: DaysGuaranteed Hours: Description: Job Description Position Details:Respiratory TherapistWill not accept locals (within 50 mile radius of facility)No EKG Exam*One year NICU experience required*Experience with Bubble CPAP RequiredExperience with NICU babies on ventilators requiredNo Call Required12 hour DAYS with every other weekend / holiday requiredITO interviews, Manager likely conducts second interviewUnit Specific Details:RT for adults, pediatrics, and level 2 NICU Will attend high risk deliveriesCan be either CRT or RRTVA Resp License RequiredBLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Required–General Category DescriptionSummary 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 accordance with state requirements for the specific BSMH location, 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 certifications and licensure in accordance with state and local requirements where the BSMH facility is located. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must maintain C level provider status. Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in respiratory procedures. Job Families for Job Profiles Notes 3/19 Market approval Primary Skills: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, VALicenseRequired, CRTorRRTRequired, OneYearNICUExpRequired Job certifications: NRP, RRT, Raise the Bar Attestation Job credentials for Professional: BLS, ACLS, PALS, State Specific Respiratory Therapy License