Respiratory Therapist 3 - NICU/PICU - Nights
Richmond, VAAll locationsRichmond, VAChildren's Hospital of Richmond On-site
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About the role
The Respiratory Therapist 3 provides safe and effective respiratory care as an advanced Respiratory Therapist for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric populations in accordance with discipline training, Clinical Practice Guidelines, and hospital standards and protocols. This job provides either (1) respiratory therapy during Labor and Delivery assistance and external critical care transport or (2) ECMO management to patients /=10kg according to discipline training. This job also serves as a respiratory care resource and educator for patients, caregivers, hospital staff and students. This role functions as a shift team leader in the absence of the supervisor.
What you'll bring
- Experience REQUIRED: Two (2) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- Experience PREFERRED: Three (3) years of work experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- Previous affiliation or work experience in a similar practice setting
- Education/training REQUIRED: Education, training and/or experience that has satisfied the eligibility requirements for the National Board for Respiratory Care (or its predecessor organizations)
- Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program
- Independent action(s) required: Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, including during emergency response