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Coordinate and participate in the administration of respiratory therapy modalities to adult, adolescent, pediatric, infant, and newborn patients with respiratory related difficulties in accordance with physician’s instructions. The registered therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Director of Respiratory Services and receives input from the Charge Therapist.
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year acute care experience functioning as a Respiratory Therapist is desired. Experience with adult, pediatric, and newborn patients is preferred.
Education:
Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program with a A.A.S. or B.S. degree in Respiratory Care.
Credentials:
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential granted by the NBRC is required.
Must possess and maintain a current Virginia state license to practice Respiratory Care.
BLS certification is required.
ACCS and NPS certifications from the NBRC are encouraged.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred and encouraged but not required.
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
Free onsite parking
Shift and weekend differentials
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite child care
Relocation Reimbursement up to $10,000
License Requirements:
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
Join our team in a full-time role with 12-hour shifts per week and enjoy comprehensive benefits. This position offers exciting opportunities for career ladder growth and is eligible for a commitment bonus of up to $30,000.
You will need to be flexible for a minimum of 4 weeks, floating to any of the 9 ECU Health Hospitals as needed. You’ll be assigned a home region with a grouping of hospitals, ensuring you have a base location. If required to work outside your home region, you’ll receive an added premium to compensate for the distance.
We strive to keep our Pool staff within their home region for longer assignments, potentially lasting over a year. This ensures stability and familiarity with your work environment.
This position will be under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care, Director of Respiratory Care, and local Respiratory Therapist Manager. They will function in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner in providing, responding to patient needs and documenting respiratory care and services provided.
All position requirements outlined in the job description must be met.
Requirements
Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care is required.
Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
ACLS, PALS, BLS and NRP are required at time of hire.
3 to 9 years of experience is required.
Please apply online by clicking this link here: https://careers.ecuhealth.org/jobs/15919852-registered-respiratory-practitioner-ii-float-pool