Bon Secours Looking for Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist – FT at Franklin, Virginia Full Time

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Respiratory Practitioner communicates and interacts with physicians and nurses to provide respiratory functions that will promote and enhance patient (customer) care. The Respiratory Therapist performs duties that include management of mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, nebulizer and meter dose inhaler administration, chest percussion and pulmonary toilet. The procedures mentioned above are verified and carried out according to established department policy and procedure.

Employment Qualifications

CRT/RRT Credential from NBRC including maintenance of active status
Current Virginia Licensure including CRCE requirements
Current BLS certification
Graduate from AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Essential Job Functions

Utilizes AARC Guidelines in the provision and documentation of safe patient care including psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and development factors
Participates in unit-based QI program and adheres to required patient care standards for the assigned area
Maintains appropriate education and professional practice standards
Collaborates with peers and interdisciplinary team
Ensures appropriate environment and resource utilization for the provision of patient care.
Demonstrates Organizational skills in daily activities
Performs Critical Care Technical skills
The employee can demonstrate general competency in providing Age-Appropriate Care as indicated by the ability to assess, plan, provide and evaluate care of the patient based on the scope of service for the department.
Will be required to obtain ACLS, PALS, and NRP within one year of employment.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Department:

Respiratory Therapy – Southampton – Franklin

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email (url removed). If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at (url removed).