Description

Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.

Reports to: Supervi

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, time management skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to utilize keyboard, computer, and various pieces of general office equipment. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care based upon the diverse population of patients, and based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire

NRP within six months of hire.

Licenses: Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Virginia Board of Health Professions and in good standing with the Board.

Minimum Work Experience

1 year of hospital-based experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred

sor - Respiratory Therapy; Director of Cardio Services

Qualifications

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, time management skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Ability to utilize keyboard, computer, and various pieces of general office equipment. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care based upon the diverse population of patients, and based on physical, psycho/social, education, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire

NRP within six months of hire.

Licenses: Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist by the Virginia Board of Health Professions and in good standing with the Board.

Minimum Work Experience

1 year of hospital-based experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred

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