RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adults (Flex/PRN)

RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adults (Flex / PRN)

Roanoke, VA, US, 24014

Employment Status Flex Shift Variable Hours Facility CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Requisition Number 147934

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

24 hours per month required, one weekend shift required per 6 week scheduling block. One summer holiday shift and one winter holiday shift required.

Here’s your opportunity to work in a chging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our team, you will deliver the best therapeutic, diagnostic, and life-support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environments.

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in order to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages.
• Collaborate with members of the health care team / patient / family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify environment to meet patient care needs.
• Provide input into practice, environment and work issues by participating in unit, hospital and / or organization activities that facilitate staff participation / input in decision-making.
• Functions as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.

What We Require

• Associate’s degree and / or certification from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Education)- approved school of Respiratory Therapy; bachelor's preferred.
• Licensed as a respiratory care practitioner by the VA State Board of Medicine.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Successful completion of orientation and competency validation for this position.
• Ability to acquire BLS within three months of employment in this position or as determined by the department.
• Some areas may require ACLS, NRP, PALS certification within one year of employment. Active membership in professional organization (AARC) preferred.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.

About Carilion

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships.

A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good.

Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number 147934

Employment Status Flex

Location CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Shift Variable Hours

Shift Details Variable Hours