Respiratory Therapist II

Valley Health System - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Winchester, VA

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About the position

The Respiratory Therapist II plays a crucial role in the clinical ladder, showcasing a high level of professional practice and clinical expertise. This position involves caring for patients across various age groups, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The therapist provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, educating patients, implementing therapy, and evaluating the effectiveness of the therapy provided. The Respiratory Therapist II is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, effectively communicating patient needs to physicians and other healthcare team members. In this role, the therapist administers all therapy modalities as per physician orders and established protocols. They perform non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry, airway clearance therapy, and basic operations in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Regular assessment rounds, equipment cleaning and setup, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are also part of their duties. The therapist initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators, sets up non-invasive ventilation therapy, and manages high flow oxygen therapy. They are expected to respond appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations, participate in code situations, and assist in trauma activations and bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed. A thorough and accurate report must be provided to oncoming staff at the end of each shift.

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and setup.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care required.
• 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course required.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required.
• Strong verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations required.
• Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required.
• Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client's illness required.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required.
• Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required.

Benefits

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts to on-campus dining