Job description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Certified Resp Therapst II you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Certified Resp Therapst II where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
JOB SUMMARY: Administers floor and critical care therapy modalities. Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis and instrument QC. Responds to cardiopulmonary arrests, rapid responses, trauma activations and labor and delivery calls. Maintains and processes equipment. Provides specialized service to the department.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Maintains American Heart Association, Health Care Provider BLS and ACLS certifications
2. Maintains state license requirements.
3. Maintains NBRC credentials for Registered Respiratory Therapist
4. Fulfills staff meeting, in-service, competency and on-going education requirements.
5. Ensures safe and appropriate oxygen administrations through the Oxygen Therapist Driven Protocol.
6. Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
7. Administers all therapy modalities to Adult, Neonatal and Pediatric patients per physician’s orders.
- Is responsible for the initiation, operation, monitoring and weaning of patients with mechanical ventilators, high frequency, and oscillatory ventilators.
9. Performs airway clearance therapy, including VEST
10. Performs basic operations on the Meditech system.
11. Performs regular equipment rounds.
12. Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
13. Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
14. Adheres to established blood gas quality control protocol.
15. Performs trouble-shooting and maintenance of Blood Gas Machine.
16. Responds and participates in all Rapid Response situations.
17. Responds, participates in all code blue situations, and assists neonatologist/nurse team at all “high” risk deliveries.
18. Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
19. Sets up and monitors NIPPV (non-invasive positive pressure ventilation) through both Bi-Level and Volume ventilation.
20. Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies.
21. Initiates, operates and monitors Nitric Oxide therapy.
22. Initiates, operates and monitors Heliox therapy.
23. Precepts new employees or staff members entering into a new area of training.
24. Performs bedside spirometry.
25. Performs/assists in intubations as needed.
26. Performs EKG testing
- Checks all physician orders prior to therapy and gives thorough, accurate report to oncoming shift.
- Enters all patient contacts into Meditech.
- Participates in all areas of departmental duties, including assistance in new employee orientation and continuing education.
- Performs regular equipment rounds.
- Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and/or significant others. Uses appropriate Patient Education documentation modality.
What qualifications you will need:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- State Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Vocational School Graduate
No Travel Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital has provided quality healthcare services to the Richmond community since 1974. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 340-bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, oncology, and groundbreaking diagnostic imaging. We are a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center. As part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we drive the state in minimally invasive procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
We are proud to be the recipient of several national awards. The awards include Top 100 Hospital by Truven Health Analytics®, 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services and Treatment of Stroke, and Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award. We have many other Five-Star clinical achievements recognizing our heart, stroke, and critical care programs.
At Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Resp Therapst II opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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