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Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provides competent and compassionate patient and family centered care based on respiratory processes and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Administers and assess responses to respiratory therapeutic interventions with high proficiency and minimal to no supervision. (e.g. aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene).
• Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommends adjustments and modifications.
• Establishes and manages mechanical ventilation.
• Measures ventilator volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.
• Routinely develops or refines the ventilator care plan and communicates with the patient care team based on evidence and best practice.
• Communicates and coordinates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from healthcare team members consistent with MWHC standards.
• Maintains and ensures operation of equipment by setting up, cleaning, sterilizing, completing preventive maintenance requirements, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs.
• Provides education and training to patients and family members.
• Ensures the safety of patients and Associates by adhering to hospital and departmental policies and protocols.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Annually completes at least 12 Continuing Education Credits.
• May participate in CARE Clinical Ladder for advanced level proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in good standing within the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required within one year of hire or placement.
• Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care preferred.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in respiratory therapy preferred.
• NICU experience preferred.
• ACLS, NRP healthcare provider for NICU team, STABLE for NICU Transport, required within 90 days of hire date.
• Basic and advanced life support certification as appropriate for core group work area is required.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.