What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Valley Health?
Respiratory Therapist Float - Full Time First Shift
Sign-on bonus and relocation may be available.
The Respiratory Therapist Float II participates on the clinical ladder which reflects a degree of professional practice and clinical expertise. The Respiratory Therapist Float II serves all six Valley Health System hospitals.
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 and Duties
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.
Education
Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.
Experience
2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
Certification & Licensures
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License for West Virginia and Virginia are required.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) - AHA approved required. New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course is required
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification is required.
Qualifications
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