Reg Respiratory Therapist-PRN
Company: Sovah Health - Martinsville
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Martinsville, VA.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose.
Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just
what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health - Martinsville
is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical
specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health &
hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac
rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and
medical & radiation oncology services. Where We Are: In
Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking
and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From
the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to
guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time! Why
Choose Us: - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for
full-time employees - Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness
Bank package for full-time employees - Employee Assistance Program
- mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance - Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - Professional
development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training - And
much more---Position Summary: Sovah Martinsville is seeking a PRN
Registered Respiratory Therapist to examine patients with
breathing-related conditions and conduct diagnostic testing.
Consult with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan
for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and
teaches patients to use medications. - Measures lung capacity and
analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. - Delivers and
assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors,
records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. -
Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient
outcomes, current research, and best practices. - Responds to codes
and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and
delivers appropriate treatment. - Educates the patient and family
about the patient's illness and provides information about
community support groups and other resources. - Monitors, receives
stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas
cylinders. - Maintains storage areas with required supply levels
and equipment. - Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment,
and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
- Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on
physician-prescribed patients with acute and chronic
cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, utilizing state-of-the-art procedures
and bio-medical equipment. - Coordinates and participates in the
administration of medical gas therapy, humidity therapy, aerosol
therapy; NT, ETT, tracheostomy suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
Chest physical therapy, hyperinflation therapy, treatments, and the
administration of medications used in respiratory care procedures
by physicians' orders. - Performs twelve-channel electrocardiograph
examinations. - Performs the more complex respiratory care
procedures including calibrating, setting up, and monitoring of
mechanical ventilators, blood gas analyzers, Bronchoscopy
equipment, and pulse oximeters. - Evaluates, initiates, monitors,
and weans patients from mechanical ventilation. - Performs Holter
Monitoring setup, instruction, and analysis. - Performs Event
Recorder set-up, instruction, and data collection. - Participates
as a member of the cardiac Arrest Team responding to emergency or
STAT calls to establish natural and artificial airways, including
oro/naso endotracheal intubations. - Provide clinical instruction
on the proper use of equipment to hospital staff and patients; make
rounds with physicians to discuss preferred treatment methods for
individual patients. - Set up and perform arterial catheterization.
Monitor and troubleshoot homodynamic equipment. - Participates in
the routine maintenance of equipment; makes periodic rounds to
ensure proper functioning of bio-medical equipment. - Transport
patients requiring manual ventilatory support or supplemental
oxygen to various locations within the hospital or to other
hospitals. - Assists in the orientation and training of new
personnel. - Performs simple portable spirometry - Posts charges
into the hospital information system. - Participates in the
department's Quality Assurance Program. - Participates in
preoperative and post-operative evaluations of patients. Minimum
Education:Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program, with an
A.A.S. degree, Certification of Graduation, or equivalent. Required
Skills:Requires 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 and extended shifts. Required
Certifications/Licenses:AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a
Respiratory Care Practitioner.Certification by the American Heart
Association in Basic Life Support.Registered by the National Board
for Respiratory Care (RRT). Minimum Work Experience:One year of
critical care experience, including hemodynamic monitoring,
bronchoscopy assistance, mechanical ventilation set-up, management,
and patient care assessment.One year of routine respiratory care
experience is required.Graduation from an Associate Degree level
program can be substituted for one year of experience. EEOC
Statement:SOVAH Health - Martinsville 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.Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are
looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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