RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal / Pediatrics
Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Job Summary $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS for RRTs (Based on Experience)
Additional Pay for Shift Differential and -Extra Shift Incentive
Relocation assistance available! Prior peds RT experience is
preferred. FT, Night Shift, EOW. -One 12hr on call shift may be
required each week. Three -12hr shifts per pay period. Making
people feel more comfortable is an important part of what a
respiratory therapist does. At Carilion Clinic, it is a commitment
to excellence in every aspect of your chosen profession. It means
treating patients and co-workers with respect, dignity, kindness
and empathy. It means providing friendly, accurate service and
quality at every opportunity. It means we'll count on you to be
there for patients who rely on your expertise. Join a team where
your skills and ideas will make a difference in the health of our
patients and the communities we live in. The Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic
and life support respiratory care procedures in general and
intensive patient care areas, or home care environment. The job
duties for the RRT include, but are not limited to, the
following:
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order
to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as
appropriate to service area.
- Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and
used to develop a plan of care.
- Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/
family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific
interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes
in patient status.
- Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are
accurately administered and documented.
- Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in
a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented
and documented appropriately.
- Actively participates in performance improvement program by
obtaining desired outcomes. Assures personal and professional
development through participation in educational activities and
completion of annual competency validation.
- Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate,
protector of patient's rights, and provider of
psychological/social/cultural support.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately
care for patients served.
- Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or
education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based,
quality patient care service and performance improvement.
- Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing
circumstances.
- Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time,
resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
- Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker,
students, and physicians.
- Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies
environment to meet patient care needs.
- Completes manager/director predetermined projects within
specified time frame and according to pre-established
guidelines.
- Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to
patient and personnel situations that present in the work
area.
- Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.
- Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and
documentation.
- Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by
participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities
which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making.
- Assists with providing educational activities for the
respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the
community. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate degree
and/or certification required from a CoARC (Committee on
Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of
respiratory therapy. - Bachelor's preferred. Experience: No
experience required. One to three years' experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by
the VA State Board of Medicine. Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Other: Effective
interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Must
successfully complete orientation and competency validation for
position. Be able to acquire BLS within 3 months of employment in
this position or as determined by department. Some areas may
require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year of
employment. Active membership in professional organization (AARC)
preferred. - Our Values Below are our core values that we strive to
embody and expect of all our team members: Collaboration: Working
together with purpose to achieve shared goals. Commitment: -
-Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.
Compassion: - -Putting heart into everything we do. Courage: -
-Doing what's right for our patients without question. Curiosity: -
-Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.
Requisition Number: 111653 - Employment Status: Full time -
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital - Shift: Night
- Shift Details: 7pm-7am EOW required. Holiday requirements and on
call. Recruiter: EVA L LIPSCOMB - Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4082 -
Recruiter Email: ELLipscomb@carilionclinic.org 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. 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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