The Respiratory Therapist provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced practitioner for neonates, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patients.

The Respiratory Therapist serves as a respiratory care resource for hospital staff and students.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Respiratory Therapist required 
Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required 
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting 
Current related credentials from the NBRC or National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) preferred 
Current ACLS and/or PALS preferred 

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Current certification or registry from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required 
Current CPR certification as required by practice setting
Current NRP certification if job responsibilities include labor and delivery assistance

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED:
One (1) year of experience functioning as a Respiratory Therapist
Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting

Education/training REQUIRED:
Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)

Education/training PREFERRED:
Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required:
Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response; airway care; selecting appropriate ventilators and non-ordered ventilator parameters; consulting with physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding the appropriateness of the patient care plan; and maintaining work areas in a clean and well stocked manner.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Depending on work assignment may be required to rotate shifts and work on weekends and holidays.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical - Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

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