Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

Respiratory Therapist Reston Hospital Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This is an onsite position located in Reston, VA. Compensation is not specified. The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you'll do

• Performs and documents patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
• Conducts diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• Administers respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• Assists with placement of artificial airways.
• Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilation.
• Monitors patient for therapeutic response.
• Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record.
• Assists with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Responds to emergent patient situations and ensures airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
• Assists at deliveries as requested for neonatal resuscitation and/or stabilization.
• Follows Standard Precautions, using personal protective equipment as required.
• Instructs patient and family members about patient condition and proper methods of respiratory therapy.
• Serves as a clinical resource.
• Provides or assists in direct care when appropriate to complex patients.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers to communicate patient progress.
• Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
• Facilitates needed repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Performs all other applicable duties as defined in the professional scope of practice and hospital policies.
• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

What we're looking for

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy

Experience

1+ years' experience in respiratory care

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

reston va

hca healthcare

therapy & rehabilitation

full-time

nights

weekend required

onsite

associate or bachelor’s degree

certified respiratory therapist (crt)

registered respiratory therapist (rrt)

bls

acls

pals

nrp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the employer

Reston Hospital Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.