Full-Time Respiratory Therapist
Company: Brian Center of Fincastle
Location: Fincastle
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description The Respiratory Therapist performs basic
and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory
care procedures in general and in intensive patient care areas, or
home care environment. Schedule: Full-Time, Days / Nights ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: Associate degree and / or certification required
from CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care
Education) approved school of respiratory therapy. Licensed
Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (C/RRT) by the
National Board for Respiratory Care. 1-5 years of experience is
preferred. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: Work requires moderate
effort for such activities as bending, stretching, stooping,
pushing or walking. Occasional heavy lifting. Occasional exposure
to seasonal unpleasant environmental conditions or cramped
workspace. Occasional exposure to serious injury or environmental
hazards to include blood and bodily fluids requiring standard
precautions. May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous
materials and combative patients. Work is performed in patient care
environment and is often fast-paced, requiring use of
prioritization skills. Salary Description $30 - $36 Hourly
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