Respiratory Therapist *SIGN ON BONUS* (FT) Abingdon, VA
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Abingdon
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*Respiratory Therapist *SIGN ON BONUS* (FT) Abingdon, VA*Job ID:
004EYXJOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALRespiratory - Respiratory
TherapyFull-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay period)*Job
Description**SCOPE OF POSITION*The Registered Respiratory Therapist
provides general, acute/intensive, and emergency respiratory care
to patients ranging from neonatal,infant, pediatric, adolescent,
adult and geriatric. This care includes routine cardiopulmonary
diagnostics, cardiopulmonary emergency resuscitation, airway
management, ventilator support, blood gas lab analysis, phlebotomy,
electrocardiograms and basic pulmonary function testing. The
Therapist will demonstrate a team/multidisciplinary approach to
patient care and related services adhering to all regulatory
requirements under the direction of a Medical Director. This
approach provides appropriate patient care to assess, treat,
support and diagnose patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and
documentation of this care, in accordance with policy and
procedures.The Registered Respiratory Therapist working in Sleep
Medicine will perform specialized procedure such as, but not
limited to, polysomnograms, MSLTs and titrations of either CPAP or
BIPAP which are utilized in providing diagnostic information
regarding the patients neurological and/or pulmonary function
during sleep. They will be able to perform evaluation and treatment
to patients ranging from neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult
and geriatric.*REPORTING RELATIONSHIP*See Table of
Organization.*EDUCATION EXPERIENCE*Graduate of an AMA approved
program for Respiratory Care and successful completion of the NRBC
Exam for Registered Respiratory Therapist required.* Valid and
active RRT licensure with blood gas endorsement* CPR required, ACLS
required dependent upon area assigned* PALS and NRP preferred
dependent upon area assignedSleep Medicine RRT requirements:* Valid
and active RRT licensure in appropriate state* Obtain Sleep
Disorder Specialty (SDS) endorsement or obtain registry status
through BRPT or ABSM within 12 months of hire* AHA BLS
required*Requirements*No additional requirements from any stated in
the above description.Job Type: Full-timeby Jobble
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