Registered Respiratory Therapist II (PRN)

Job overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist II (PRN), onsite, Richmond, VA. Compensation is not specified. Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital. This role coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care, performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, and monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation. The Registered Respiratory Therapist II PRN assists in providing inservices and participates in Quality Improvement activities.

What you'll do

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

Associate Degree

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

rrt

prn

henrico doctors' hospital

richmond va

therapy & rehabilitation

per diem

hospital

clinical tech

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 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)

About the employer

Henrico Doctors' Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.