Registered Respiratory Therapists

Location
Roanoke VA

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
Respiratory Therapist

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• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in order to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages.


• Collaborate with members of the health care team/patient/ family to
  develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan
  of care.


• Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify environment to meet patient care needs.


• Provide input into practice, environment and work issues by
  participating in unit, hospital and/or organization activities that
  facilitate staff participation/input in decision-making.


• Functions as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and/or certification from a CoARC (Committee on
  Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education)- approved school of
  Respiratory Therapy; bachelor's preferred.


• Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.


• Successful completion of orientation and competency validation for this position.


• Ability to acquire BLS within three months of employment in this position or as determined by the department.


• Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year
  of employment. Active membership in professional organization (AARC)
  preferred.


• Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.