- Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
- Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance; participates as a member of the code team and rapid response team by responding to emergency or STAT calls to establish natural and artificial airways, including oral endotracheal intubations or to help or assess with any other respiratory related issue.
- Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate establish natural and artificial airways, including oral endotracheal intubations or to help or assess any other respiratory related issue.
- Evaluates, initiates, monitors and weans patients from mechanical ventilation.
- Provides documentation of ABG and Arterial Lactic Acids results, critical and non-critical.
- Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
- Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
- Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
- Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
- Documents EMAR scanning.
- Associate's degree required.
- Graduate of a Program in Respiratory Care Therapist required.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire
- Neonatal Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required or within six (6) months of hire
- Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) or eligible to take the NBRC's Registered Respiratory Therapist exams and have passed the RRT exam within 18 months of hire required.
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.
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Description
SOVAH Health - Danville
Sign on Bonus: $20,000
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a 250-bed hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm. We are home to a thriving art and entertainment scene, numerous local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for Full time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off/Extended Illness Bank package for Full time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training
And much more
Position Summary:
Sovah Danville is seeking a Full time Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to examine patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on physician prescribed patients with acute and chronic cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, utilizing state of the art procedures and bio-medical equipment.
Minimum Education:
Required Skills:
.Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including week-ends and holidays to insure continuity and appropriateness of care to the patients of Sovah Health Danville.*
Required Certifications/Licenses:
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
