Respiratory Therapist - Richmond, VA
Core
Provide safe and effective respiratory care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, serving as a resource and educator for patients, caregivers, and staff.
Role type
Respiratory Therapist II (Clinical IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and respiratory support interventions
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cardiopulmonary assessment and monitoring, airway care, ventilator selection and parameter adjustment, interdisciplinary consultation, shift team leadership
Preferred skills
Advanced clinical credentials (NAECB), Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy
Technologies
Ventilators, CPR/AED equipment
Responsibilities
Perform cardiopulmonary assessments during emergency response, manage airway care, consult with physicians on patient care plans, maintain work areas, lead shift teams in supervisor's absence
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC