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VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichmond, VA, USA$29 - $51.17

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current license as a Respiratory Therapist from the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
  • Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist is required; new hires on or after January 1, 2015 must be current Registered Respiratory Therapists.
  • Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is required as appropriate for the practice setting.
  • Education, training, and/or experience satisfying the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care or its predecessor organizations is required.
  • One year of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
  • Current neonatal resuscitation program certification is required for continued employment when required by the practice setting.
  • Depending on the work assignment, the employee may need to rotate shifts, work weekends and holidays, and take on-call assignments.
  • Physical requirements include lifting 20–50 pounds, prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking distances, and overhead, extensive, or repetitive reaching.
  • Mental and sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
  • The role requires handling a fast- or steady-paced environment, multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, and frequent change.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and effective respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patients in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols.
  • Serve as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff, and students.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response.
  • Provide airway care and select appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters.
  • Consult with physicians and interdisciplinary team members about the appropriateness of the patient care plan.
  • Maintain work areas in a clean and well-stocked manner.
  • Perform the shift team leader role in the supervisor's absence, if applicable.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting.
  • A bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from a Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care-accredited program.
  • Current related credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care or National Asthma Educator Certification Board.
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.

About the Company

VCU Health

Academic medical center delivering patient care

VCU Health is an academic medical center with over 12,500 employees affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University. It provides patient care, education, research, and medical training, combining clinical services with teaching and discovery. Care is delivered through a hospital and affiliated facilities by clinicians, researchers, and trainees. The goal is to improve patient outcomes and community health by delivering high-quality care while advancing medical knowledge and training the next generation of health professionals.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Founded
1838

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