LifePoint is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Richlands, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Position Summary: Clinch Valley Medical Center is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment during overnight hours. This role involves delivering respiratory care and therapeutic services to patients of all ages in an acute care hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and therapies, including oxygen delivery, nebulization, and chest physiotherapy
- Perform ventilator management and monitor patients on mechanical support systems
- Respond to emergency situations involving respiratory distress and initiate appropriate interventions
- Conduct diagnostic procedures including arterial blood gas sampling and pulmonary function tests
- Maintain and calibrate respiratory care equipment
- Accurately document therapy sessions, patient assessments, and clinical observations
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate effective respiratory care
- Adhere to safety and infection control protocols in alignment with hospital policies
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
- Current Respiratory Therapist license in Virginia or eligible for compact licensing
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential preferred
- Minimum of 2 years experience in acute care respiratory therapy
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Proficiency in ventilator and airway management in adult and pediatric patient populations
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Lifepoint Job ID #6-940342. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
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