Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP-II) - Memorial Regional Medical Center
$64,459–$64,459 year
On-siteMechanicsville, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for respiratory care, including oxygen and aerosolized medication delivery, ventilator care, bronchial hygiene therapy, and diagnostic services. Monitor patient responses to therapies, modify treatment based on clinical needs, and perform procedures such as postural drainage, suctioning, and arterial blood gas analysis. Manage mechanical ventilators, administer IPPB therapy, and instruct patients and families on home care techniques. May serve as shift Charge Therapist, assigning staff, assisting physicians with invasive procedures, and serving as a preceptor to new team members.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Related to Respiratory Therapy/Health care/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin
- Current Respiratory Care License in the state they are working
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentialed
- BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC
- Valid driver's license (required for Home Care/DME)
- Two years of experience as a Respiratory Care Professional
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to effectively interact with patients, their families, physicians, and other staff members
- Good communication skills
- Able to effectively work with diverse people
- Good customer service skills
- Good organizational skills and time management skills
- Good oral and written communication
- Able to receive feedback
- Able to gather and interpret data
- Accountability
- Knowledge of non-invasive respiratory therapy equipment such as oximeters or end-tidal CO2 analyzers
- Therapeutic Procedures to include CPAP/BiPap, jet aerosol, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, high flow oxygen, continuous aerosols, ventilator management, diagnostic testing
- Understanding of EKGs, electronic monitoring, lead placement, and basic arrhythmias
- Arterial blood gas punctures and testing
- Airway maneuvers
- Bedside pulmonary function
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Knowledge of chest suction equipment
- Knowledge of chest X-ray interpretation
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
Desired Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
- Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT)
- ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) - NBRC
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AAP/AWHONN
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
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