Start the day excited to make a difference… end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.
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 high 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 patients 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.
- Functions as a Charge Therapist when needed.
- Attends focus group meetings and learns about quality initiatives and performance improvement projects.
- Competent in and actively works in at least 1 critical care area (ED, NICU, and/or ICU) for MWH, all critical care areas for Stafford Hospital.
- 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) with 10+ years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Minimum of one year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
- AHA 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.
- Specialty credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), preferred.
- Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC), preferred.
As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Physical Requirements:
Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination; ability to work in confined spaces; ability to reach above/overhead.
Mental Requirements:
Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards:
Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
*Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements.
"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."