RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
Flex/PRN position-flexible days and/or nights. Expectation is two shifts per 6-week scheduling block.
Here’s your opportunity to work in a challenging 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
This is Carilion Clinic ...
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: 147292
Employment Status: Flex
Location: CNRVMC - Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Shift: Any Day, Any Shift
Shift Details: Days/ Nights
Recruiter: DAVID L NIVEN
Recruiter Phone: 540-983-4057
Recruiter Email: dlniven@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
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