Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Respiratory Therapist - Cnrvmc

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChristiansburg, VA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree and/or certification from a Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education (CoARC)-approved school of respiratory therapy is required.
A Virginia State Board of Medicine Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care is required.
Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills are required.
Successful completion of position orientation and competency validation is required.
Ability to acquire Basic Life Support (BLS) within three months of employment, or as determined by the department, is required.
Some areas may require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to the service area.
Complete and document ongoing age-specific assessments and use them to develop a plan of care.
Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate age-specific interdisciplinary plans of care, revising plans as patient status changes.
Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages.
Identify patient and caregiver education needs promptly, incorporate them into the plan of care, and implement and document the education appropriately.
Participate actively in the performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes, and maintain personal and professional development through educational activities and annual competency validation.
Act as a patient advocate, protect patient rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support.
Apply knowledge of growth and development to care appropriately for patients served.
Work within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidence-based quality patient care and performance improvement.
Apply clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption, and to improve patient outcomes.
Model clinical practice for coworkers, students, and physicians.
Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
Complete projects assigned by the manager or director within specified time frames and established guidelines.
Use problem-solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations in the work area.
Take an active role in orienting new employees.
Provide feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
Participate in unit, hospital, and/or organization activities that facilitate staff input into practice, environment, and work-related decisions.
Assist with educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments, and the community.

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Facility:

2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg

Requisition Number:

R148221 Respiratory Therapist - CNRVMC (Open)



How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance Available

Here is 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.



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.

What We Require:

Education: Associate degree and/or certification required from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy.

Experience: N/A

Licensure: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Other Minimum Qualifications: 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.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Compensation Range:

$30.47 - $45.71

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

Dave Niven

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
Discounts on childcare
Continued education and training

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $310K
Headquarters: Roanoke, VA
Founded: 1976

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