Respiratory Therapist - Part Time

Full-time - Mid Level

Winchester, VA

Hospitals

About the position

The Respiratory Therapist II participates on the clinical ladder which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Respiratory Therapist II cares for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups and provides services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, procedures and protocols. The Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for patient assessments, patient education, implementation of therapy and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapy. The Respiratory Therapist II is an active participant in a multidisciplinary team and communicates the needs of the patient with the physician and members of the care health team.

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 set up.
• 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

• 6 annual CEUs.
• One recommendation of peer support.
• Cross trained to work in multiple areas such as critical care, cardiopulmonary rehab, NICU, etc.
• Minimum of 4 hours community service hours required or One annual PDSA, committee, or performance improvement project as approved by the leadership team.
• One-year critical care experience.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• 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
• Discounts to on-campus dining