Respiratory Therapist

• Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RT

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist

• Number of Openings: 1

• Shift Hours: 6:45p-7:15a (Nights)

• Weekend Hours: Every other Weekend

• Call Requirements: Yes, dependent on the needs of the facility

• Required Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required, BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider

(HCP) - AHA approved required*, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course required National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required and VA License.

*New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation

• Years of Experience: 3 years

• Float Requirements: None

Position Template

Unit: Respiratory Therapist II

Position Information:

• Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RT

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapist

• Number of Openings: 1

• Shift Hours: 6:45p-7:15a (Nights)

• Weekend Hours: Every other Weekend

• Call Requirements: Yes, dependent on the needs of the facility

• Required Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required, BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart 'Healthcare Provider

(HCP) - AHA approved required*, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course required National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required and VA License.

*New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to the completion of orientation

• Years of Experience: 3 years

• Float Requirements: None

Unit Information:

• Number of Beds: 36 private patient rooms, 18 ED rooms

• Patient Ratios: N/A

• Equipment: N/A

• EMR: EPIC

Hiring Profile:

• Must Have Skills/Experience: RT on staff will be the backup for intubations – training will be provided onsite, the chosen RT will be the only RT on shift

• Preferred Skillset/Experience: None

• Type of Patients on Unit: primarily adults, ED patients, Surgical; rehab; imaging; heart & vascular; ortho; emergency