Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Company: Sovah Health - Martinsville
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

SOVAH Health - MartinsvilleExamines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.Job Requirements:Minimum EducationGraduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program, with an A.A.S. degree, Certification of Graduation or equivalent.Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual dexterity and eye and hand coordination. Requires standing, walking, stooping and stretching. Occasionally lifts, carries and pushes items weighing up to 100 lbs. (Mechanical ventilators, electrocardiographs, stretchers, and patient care carts). Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions extended shifts.Required SkillsCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS)Required SkillsLicenses: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Certification by the American Heart Association in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic Life Support. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).Minimum Work ExperienceOne year of critical care experience, to include hemodynamic monitoring, bronchoscopy assistance, and mechanical ventilation set-up, management and patient care assessment. One year of routine respiratory care experience required. Graduation from an Associate Degree level program can be substituted for one year of experience.LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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