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The Respiratory Therapist provides a complete range of therapeutic care to patients requiring respiratory care services as ordered by a staff physician.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
Education and Experience
Minimum Required Education: Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Experience: Previous experience as a respiratory therapist is preferred, but new graduates will be considered on the grounds that they are familiar with and able to operate mechanical ventilators, BIPAP/CPAP machines, oxygen and aerosol delivery devices, oxygen analyzers, pressure monitors, portable and stationary pulmonary function equipment, pulse oximetry devices, EtCO2 devices, blood gas machines and related reports, computers, and a stethoscope.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Registry eligible therapists must become registered within 2 years of graduation. Upon hire applicants must be licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Commonwealth of Virginia and also be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Also upon hire, candidates must be BLS certified. ACLS certifications must obtained within 90 days of hire. NRP certifications will be obtained as classes permit.
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Hospital
$59k-70k (estimate)
04/12/2023
08/21/2024
chesapeakeregional.com
CHESAPEAKE, VA
50 - 100
1976
DONNA MARCHANT
$10M - $50M
Hospital
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare brings a broad range of care to the people of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina through Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and its affiliate services. A local, independent, community-focused organization, Chesapeake Regional offers area residents high-quality, technologically advanced health care delivered by people who openly display their care, concern and compassion.