Travel Respiratory Therapist
Midlothian, VA
Healthcare Support
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Requirements

• Location Restrictions: Will not accept locals (within 50 mile radius of facility)
• Required Experience:
  • One year NICU experience required
  • Experience with Bubble CPAP required
  • Experience with NICU babies on ventilators required

Schedule Details

• No call required
• 12 hour DAYS
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required

Unit Specific Details

• RT for adults, pediatrics, and level 2 NICU
• Will attend high risk deliveries
• Can be either CRT or RRT

Required Licenses & Certifications

• VA Respiratory License Required
• BLS Required
• ACLS Required
• PALS Required
• NRP Required

Position Summary

Provides invasive and non-invasive respiratory care under general supervision. Under the supervision of a physician will evaluate cardiopulmonary function, treat cardiopulmonary impairment, assess treatment effectiveness and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system using professional judgment. Provides patient care to neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be registered by the National Board on Respiratory Care or certified if you are within six months of graduation from a Registry Program. Must attain RRT within 90 days of graduation or hire date.
• Must hold and maintain an active license to practice Respiratory Care in accordance with state requirements for the specific BSMH location, and furnish this information to the department.
• Must maintain Healthcare Provider status in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or its affiliate.
• NRP required for Respiratory Therapists working in NICU.
• Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in all respiratory care procedures.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and other staff members.
• Clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist in such areas as emergency airway management, extubation, tracheotomies, naso- and oro-pharyngeal airways preferred.
• Competency in the operation of ventilators, as well as patient assessment, arterial punctures, etc.
• Clinical experience in a variety of intensive care units, emergency and/or specialty areas preferred.
• Must complete requirements as written in the Clinical Ladder Policy and maintain all Certifications used for the ladder.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values of Mercy Health Partners.

Education

• Degree Level: Vocational/Technical Degree
• Specialty/Major: Respiratory Therapy

Minimum Qualifications

• Must maintain C level provider status
• Must have thorough understanding of all drugs used in respiratory procedures