Resp Therapist - PRN Tier IV
Company: Sovah Health - Martinsville
Location: Martinsville
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Martinsville, VA.Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose.
-Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just
what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health - Martinsville
is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical
specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health &
hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac
rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and
medical & radiation oncology services. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - Where We Are: - - - - - - In
Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking
and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From
the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to
guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time! - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 Martinsville is seeking a PRN
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.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.Maintains storage areas with required
supply levels and equipment.Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes
equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of
machines.Monitors, receives stocks and distributes respiratory care
supplies and medical gas cylinders.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.Coordinates
and participates in the administration of medical gas therapy,
humidity therapy, aerosol therapy; NT, ETT, tracheostomy
suctioning, and tracheostomy care. Chest physical therapy,
hyperinflation therapy, treatments, and the administration of
medications used in respiratory care procedures in accordance with
the physicians' orders.Performs twelve-channel electrocardiograph
examinations.Performs the more complex respiratory care procedures
to include calibrating setting up, and monitoring mechanical
ventilators, blood gas analyzers, Bronchoscopy equipment, and pulse
oximeters.Evaluates, initiates, monitors, and weans patients from
mechanical ventilation.Performs Holter Monitoring set-up,
instruction, and analysis.Performs Event Recorder set-up,
instruction, and data collection.Participates as a member of the
cardiac Arrest Team responding to emergency or STAT calls to
establish natural and artificial airways, including oro/naso
endotracheal intubations.Sets up and performs arterial
catheterization. Monitor and troubleshoot homodynamic
equipment.Participates in the routine maintenance of equipment;
makes periodic rounds to ensure proper functioning of bio-medical
equipment.Transport patients requiring manual ventilatory support
or supplemental oxygen to various locations within the hospital or
to other hospitals.Assists in the orientation and training of new
personnel.Performs simple portable spirometry.Posts charges into
the hospital information system.Participates in the department's
Quality Assurance Program.Participates in preoperative and
post-operative -evaluations of patients. -Minimum Education:
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program, with an A.A.S.
degree, Certification of Graduation, or equivalent. - -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 full
range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients,
manual dexterity, and eye and hand coordination. Requires standing,
walking, stooping, and stretching. Occasionally lifts, carries, and
pushes items weighing up to 100 lbs. (Mechanical ventilators,
electrocardiographs, stretchers, and patient care carts).Requires
corrected vision and hearing to normal range.Requires working under
stressful conditions and extended shifts. - -Required
-Certifications/Licenses:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.Licensed by the Commonwealth
of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care
Practitioner.Certification by the American Heart Association in
Basic Life Support.Registered by the National Board for Respiratory
Care (CRT) or (RRT) required. - -
- -Minimum Work ExperienceTier II - V
Minimum 18 months of RRT hospital experience
Minimum 36 months of CRT hospital experience
Tier IV - 3 shifts per week - $50 an hour
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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