RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Lexington ,VA, US, 24450

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

This regular part-time position is located at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital in Lexington, VA and will be working approximately 48 hours every two weeks. Must be able to work independently. Critical care experience is strongly preferred.

Here's your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our team, you will deliver the best therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environments.

• 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.
  
  What We Require:
  
  
  • 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.
    
    About Carilion
    
    This is Carilion Clinic ...
    
    An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.
    
    Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
    
    Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.
    
    Requisition Number: 138001
    Employment Status: Regular Part Time
    Location: CRBH -Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
    Shift: Any Day, Any Shift
    Shift Details: 6:30am-6:30pm; weekends required, holidays required
    Recruiter: DAVID L NIVEN
    Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4057
    Recruiter Email: dlniven@carilionclinic.org
    For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
    
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    
    Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
    
    Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
    
    
    
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