Respiratory Therapist

1 week ago

Roanoke, Virginia, United States Lewis-Gale Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team at LewisGale Medical Center. As a vital part of our patient care team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department.

Responsibilities
  • Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assist with placement of artificial airways.
  • Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
  • Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
  • Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Requirements
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT from National Board Respiratory Care (NBRC), licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Respiratory Therapy Degree- AAS or BS.
  • One year of critical care experience.
  • Previous experience with mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis and oximetry.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
About LewisGale Medical Center

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care, including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center, as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

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.

We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals. Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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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