Special Procedures Respiratory

3 days ago

Martinsville, United States Sovah Health - Martinsville Full time
Job Description

Martinsville, VA.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.

                             

Where We Are:      

In Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time

                        

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training

· And much more…

Position Summary:

Sovah Martinsville is seeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist to examine patients with breathing-related conditions and conduct diagnostic testing. Consult with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.

  • Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
  • Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
  • Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
  • Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
  • Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
  • Monitors, receives stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
  • Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
  • Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
  • Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on physician-prescribed patients with acute and chronic cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, utilizing state-of-the-art procedures and bio-medical equipment.
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Coordinates and participates in administering medical gas therapy, humidity therapy, aerosol therapy; NT, ETT, tracheostomy suctioning, and tracheostomy care. Chest physical therapy, hyperinflation therapy, treatments, and the administration of medications used in respiratory care procedures in accordance with physicians' orders.Drag
  • Performs twelve channel electrocardiograph examinations.
  • Performs the more complex respiratory care procedures to include calibrating , setting up and monitoring of mechanical ventilators, blood gas analyzers, Bronchoscopy equipment and pulse oximeters.
  • Evaluates, initiates, monitors and weans patients from mechanical ventilation.
  • Performs Holter Monitoring set-up, instruction and analysis.
  • Performs Event Recorder set-up, instruction, and data collection.
  • Participates as a member of the cardiac Arrest Team responding to emergency or STAT calls to establish natural and artificial airways, including oro/naso endotracheal intubations.
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  • Provide clinical instruction on the proper use of equipment to hospital staff and patients; make rounds with physicians to discuss preferred treatment methods for individual patients.
  • Set up and perform arterial catheterization. Monitor and troubleshoot homodynamic equipment.
  • Participates in the routine maintenance of equipment; makes periodic rounds to ensure proper functioning of bio-medical equipment.
  • Transport patients requiring manual ventilatory support or supplemental oxygen to various locations within the hospital or to other hospitals.
  • Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
  • Performs simple portable spirometry.
  • Posts charges into the hospital information system.
  • Participates in department's Quality Assurance Program.
  • Participates in preoperative and post-operative evaluations of patients.
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  • Performs therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy including Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), and Navigational Bronchoscopy.
  • Participates in rotated department staffing calls as assigned by the Director of Pulmonary Services or the Patient Care Coordinator.
  • Performs Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) -Martinsville Campus Only.

Minimum Education:

  • Associate’s degree required.
  • Graduate of a Program in Respiratory Care Therapy required.

 

Required Skills:

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.


Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including week-ends and holidays to ensure continuity and appropriateness of care to the patients of Sovah Health Martinsville.

 

Required Certifications/Licenses:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire.
  • Neonatal Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required or within six (6) months of hire.
  • Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) or eligible to take the NBRC’s Registered Respiratory Therapist exams and have passed the RRT exam within 18 months of hire required.
  • Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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