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Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 1 year of experience
Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
Experience working with Adolescent patients
Experience working with Adult patients
Experience working with Geriatric patients
Experience working with Neuro Trauma patients
Experience working with Cardiac patients
Critical care experience in high-volume ER and Level 1 Trauma Center including Neurotrauma, cardiovascular services, and medical/surgical ICU patients
Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Experience with ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Airway management including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
Experience with Epic
Must be able to provide a Drivers License/State ID within 48 hours of signing
E-Verify or attestation required
2 clinical references
Complete application/resume
Skills checklist

Aerosol and medication delivery systems, including mask, trach, MDI, and Medihaler
Administration of Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
ABG interpretation and ventilator management, including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by, troubleshooting high-pressure alarms, and weaning from mechanical ventilation
Airway management, including extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
Oxygen therapy and nebulizer setups, including handheld, T-piece, trach collar, and ultrasonic

Ratios: 1:25
Patient population: adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
Robust Assess and Treat protocol
Ventilator management and liberation policy
Equipment includes Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with the iNOvent, and LTV1200

Facility

4.0rating(108 reviews)

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ADDRESS1906 Belleview AvenueRoanoke, VA 24014

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F.
Roanoke experiences all four seasons, with mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year.

Furnished Housing

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Transportation

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Demographics

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Common health issues include obesity and related conditions, as well as respiratory ailments.
There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.

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Roanoke offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, along with art galleries, museums, and live music venues.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of trails for hiking and biking, as well as access to national forests for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching.

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