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Certified Respiratory Care Specialist
2 months ago
Are you interested in becoming a part of a healthcare organization that prioritizes your growth as a Certified Respiratory Care Specialist? At LewisGale Medical Center, your well-being is our top priority.
HCA Healthcare has dedicated substantial resources to enhance the support provided to our exceptional team members over the next few years.
BenefitsLewisGale Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to promote the health, life, career, and retirement of our employees.
The available plans and programs include:
- Extensive medical coverage that addresses numerous common services at minimal or no cost. This includes prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, along with complimentary telemedicine services and 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.
- Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through 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 provides free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time employees based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Your contributions are vital. Every position plays a role in enhancing our patients' lives, and you have the chance to make a significant impact. We are seeking a committed Certified Respiratory Care Specialist like you to join our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Respiratory Care Specialist is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in alignment with departmental requirements and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.
As an essential member of the patient care team, the Respiratory Care Specialist conducts various diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures while monitoring patients receiving both invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and document patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
- Perform diagnostic procedures to assess the necessity for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
- Administer respiratory care therapies, such as oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
- Assist with the placement of artificial airways.
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- Monitor patients for therapeutic responses and notify providers while intervening as necessary in case of unintended responses.
- Assist in the transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
- Respond to emergency patient situations, ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Qualifications:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Degree in Respiratory Therapy - AAS or BS.
- Minimum of one year of critical care experience.
- Prior experience with mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, and oximetry.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Instructor certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
LewisGale Medical Center has been providing quality healthcare services for over a century. We offer patients access to skilled physicians and advanced technology. Our facility is recognized as one of the leading acute care hospitals in the region.
We specialize in heart and vascular care, utilizing the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center, as well as orthopedics, spine care, mental and behavioral health services, and cancer care.
At LewisGale Medical Center, our culture of care extends to our patients, staff, and community.We are committed to one another because when we unite, our patients receive care in the safest and most compassionate manner.
HCA Healthcare has been acknowledged as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times.
In recent years, HCA Healthcare has invested significantly in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals. Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Certified Respiratory Care Specialist position.
Submit your resume today to join our community of caring.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
