Respiratory Therapist

Company: VCU Health System
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 22, 2020

Job Description:

VCU Health System's Respiratory Therapy - CHoR is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide safe and effective respiratory care. To serve as a respiratory care resource for hospital staff and students. ResponsibilitiesCardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.Depending on work assignment may be required to rotate shifts and work on weekends and holidays. Qualifications RequiredEducation, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Care PractitionerCurrent certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)* or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). *On or after 1/1/2015, new hires must be current RRT.Current CPR certification as required by practice settingCurrent NRP certification if job responsibilities include labor and delivery assistanceNew graduate to two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist PreferredBachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited programOne (1) year of experience functioning as a Respiratory TherapistPrevious affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disability status.

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