Lifepoint Hospitals Danville , VA 24541
Posted 2 months ago
SOVAH Health
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
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 fulltime Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner to examine patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults 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.
Evaluates 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 code 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.
Minimum Education:
Associate's degree required.
Graduate of a Program in Respiratory Care Therapist 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 insure continuity and appropriateness of care to the patients of Sovah Health Danville.
Required Certifications/Licenses:
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
Neonatal Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required or within six (6) months of hire
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.
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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