About the position
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Respiratory Therapist opening with LewisGale Hospital Alleghany today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you would administer therapy modalities as ordered by physician, performing all aspects of mechanical ventilators (initiation, operation, monitoring, etc) and arterial puncture and blood gas analysis. You would also respond to code blue situations for assigned areas. You will assist in transport of ventilator and critically ill patients. Verify physician orders prior to therapy treatment. Give through, accurate report to oncoming staff at shift end. You will enter all patient contacts into appropriate system. Perform equipment rounds.
Responsibilities
- Administer therapy modalities as ordered by physician.
- Perform all aspects of mechanical ventilators (initiation, operation, monitoring, etc).
- Conduct arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
- Respond to code blue situations for assigned areas.
- Assist in transport of ventilator and critically ill patients.
- Verify physician orders prior to therapy treatment.
- Provide thorough, accurate report to oncoming staff at shift end.
- Enter all patient contacts into appropriate system.
- Perform equipment rounds.
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from National Board Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Respiratory Therapy Degree - AAS or BS.
- One-year critical care experience.
- Previous experience with mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, and oximetry.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave.
- 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service).
- Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans.
- Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
- Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Legal Benefits and lots more!
