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Job Summary:
The Respiratory Therapist (RT) I is an introductory level respiratory care practitioner who is learning and incorporating the mission and standards of behavior of MWHC. The RT I has basic assessment and therapeutic skills and can provide care to limited patient populations. The RT I will provide quality care, develop, and ensure patient plan of care collaboration with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, registered nurses, and speech, occupational, and physical therapists.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Provides competent and compassionate patient and family centered care based on respiratory processes and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Administers and assesses responses to respiratory therapeutic interventions with proficiency and minimal to no supervision. (e.g., aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene).
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommends adjustments and modifications.
- Establishes and manages mechanical ventilation.
- Measures ventilator volumes, pressures, and blood gas analysis.
- Routinely develops or refines the ventilator care plan and communicates with the patient care team based on evidence and best practice.
- Communicates other pertinent information to/from healthcare team members consistent with MWHC standards.
- Maintains and ensures operation of equipment by setting up, cleaning, sterilizing, completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
- Provides education and training to patients and family members.
- Ensures the safety of patients and Associates by adhering to hospital and departmental policies and protocols.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing within the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
- Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care preferred, Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
- ACLS required within 90 days of hire at MWH.
- NRP required within 90 days of hire for SH; required for NICU only at MWH within 90 days of hire
- Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), preferred.
Addendum for Associates designated as RT Applicants:
- Those practicing as an RT applicant must meet the requirements set forth by VA 54.1-2955 and must:
- Be a graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program within in the last six months
- This designation shall not be used beyond six months of graduation or by RT applicants that have received a failing score on any examination required by the Board for licensure.
- Work under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist.
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
