Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Johnston-Willis Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Johnston-Willis Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Fulfills staff meeting, in-service, competency and on-going education requirements.

Ensures safe and appropriate oxygen administrations through the Oxygen Therapist Driven Protocol.

Performs non-invasive SpO 2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.

Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders.

Performs VEST therapy.

Performs basic operations on the Meditech system.

Sets up and operates CPAP / Bi-Level therapy.

Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.

Adheres to established blood gas quality control protocol.

Performs trouble-shooting and maintenance of Blood Gas Machine as a Super User.

Responds and participates in all code blue situations.

Sets up and monitors NIPPV (non-invasive positive pressure ventilation) through both Bi-Level and Volume ventilation.

Initiates, operates and monitors Adult mechanical ventilators.

Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies.

Initiates, operates and monitors Nitric Oxide therapy.

Initiates, operates and monitors Heliox therapy.

Precepts new employees or staff members entering into a new area of training.

Performs bedside spirometry.

Performs Metabolic testing for spontaneously breathing and artificially ventilated patients.

Performs intubations as needed as a member of the Code Blue team.

EDUCATION

Vocational School Graduate (Respiratory Therapy) - Required

Associates Degree - Preferred

EXPERIENCE

One year critical care experience. - Required

One year NICU / PICU experience. Knowledge and experience in basic floor care and mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, capnography and oximetry equipment. - Preferred

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

Respiratory Therapist I : Virginia Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner OR State Registered Respiratory Therapist - Required

Maintain NBRC credentials for Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Required

BLS - Required

Johnston-Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 290+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities area. We offer a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in cancer care, and neuroscience at our first-in-Richmond Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center, and we are the first in the United States for HCA Healthcare, and the first in Central Virginia to offer Focused Ultrasound for essential tremors. With our sister facility, Chippenham Hospital, we've provided and continue to provide a wide range of services to Central Virginia.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status