Reg. Respiratory Therapist-Night Shift
Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job 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 and 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
Therapist to examine patients with breathing-related conditions and
conduct diagnostic testing. Consult 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.
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; participates
as a member of the core 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 treatments. to
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.
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Minimum Education:
Associate's degree required. Graduate of a Program in Respiratory
Care Therapist required.
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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 weekends and holidays to ensure continuity and
appropriateness of care to the patients of Sovah Health
Danville.*
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Required Certifications:
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
A neonatal Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required within
six (6) months of hire or transfer
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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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
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