Respiratory Therapist - Neo/Peds (Part-time)

Employment Status: Part time Shift: Day/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R160741 Respiratory Therapist - Neo/Peds (Part-time) (Open)

 How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Here is your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our team, you will deliver the best therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environments.

 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

Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement

Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.

Functions

as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs

Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area

Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making

Assists with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the community. 

 What We Require:

Education

Associate degree and/or certification required from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education) approved school of respiratory therapy Experience : N/A Licensure: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required

Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position Be able to acquire BLS within 3 months of employment in this position or as determined by department

Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year of employment This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job

The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. 

 Compensation Range: $30.47 - $45.71 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience

The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan. 

 Recruiter: Dave Niven Recruiter Email: dlniven@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status

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 Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive

That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health Discounts on childcare Continued education and training