Certified Respiratory Therapist Position at LewisGale Medical Center

6 days ago


Salem, Virginia, United States LewisGale Medical Center Full time

Overview:

LewisGale Medical Center, a leading acute care facility in the Salem area, has been providing quality healthcare services since 1909.

We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity, just like family. As an integral part of our patient care team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

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.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Job Description:

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 and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Transition from a CRT to a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the state(s) of practice, in accordance with law and regulation.
  • Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree from an accredited school for Respiratory Therapy
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • 1+ years of experience in respiratory care
  • Credentialed active member of the NBRC
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) with in 6 months of employment start date

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance 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)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income


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