RRT

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.Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.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.Minimum Education:Associate's degree required.Graduate of a Program in Respiratory Care Therapy required. -Required Skills: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.
**Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including week-ends and holidays to ensure continuity and appropriateness of care to the patients of Sovah Health Martinsville.** -Required Certifications/Licenses:Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hirePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hireNeonatal Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required or within six (6) months of hireRegistered 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.EEOC Statement:SOVAH Health - Martinsville 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

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