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Position: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Richmond, VA
Shifts Available: Varied/Rotating
Status: Full Time
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) focuses on providing comprehensive cardiopulmonary care to patients across the entire lifespan, from neonates to geriatrics.
Below is a summary of the key responsibilities and qualifications:
Core Responsibilities
- Ventilator Management: Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation (including CPAP/BiPAP) and manages patient transport while using clinical judgment to assess the impact of setting changes.
- Respiratory Modalities: Performs assessments and interventions such as airway clearance, inhaled medication administration, tracheostomy care, intubation, and medical gas administration.
- Diagnostics: Conducts or assists with blood gas analysis, spirometry, and bronchoscopies, ensuring the reliability of test results.
- Patient Education & Consultation: Educates patients, families, and staff on respiratory care and consults with physicians to optimize care plans.
- Specialized Care: Provides Labor & Delivery support and external critical care transport for neonatal/pediatric patients if assigned.
- Administration & Compliance: Maintains accurate medical documentation and timekeeping; adheres to all local, state, federal, and Joint Commission regulations.
Professional Expectations
- Leadership: Acts as a Shift Team Leader or Resource Therapist when necessary.
- Professional Development: Participates in Quality Improvement (QI) activities, research, and continuing education.
- Resource Management: Practices fiscal responsibility regarding hospital supplies and equipment.
Employment Requirements
- Education: Must meet NBRC eligibility requirements (Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred)
Licensure
- Current Virginia state license as a Respiratory Therapist
- Current CPR certification (ACLS/PALS preferred)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
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