Job Summary
The primary role involves overseeing both standard and advanced mechanical ventilation processes, conducting evaluations for weaning patients, and designing or enhancing individualized ventilator care strategies. Additionally, this position is responsible for creating tailored respiratory care plans and delivering sophisticated respiratory therapies while adhering to departmental protocols.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the management of both basic and complex mechanical ventilation.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate patient readiness for weaning from ventilation support.
- Develop and update ventilator care plans specific to patient needs.
- Create individualized respiratory care plans for patients.
- Administer advanced respiratory therapies according to department standards.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited CoARC respiratory care program.
- A minimum of six months’ experience in a critical care setting, or one or more years of experience in advanced diagnostics or pulmonary rehabilitation.
- Possession of the RRT credential or over ten years of experience as an NBRC-certified respiratory therapist.
- Eligibility for Virginia respiratory therapist licensure.
- Current AHA Basic Life Support certification.
- Completion of ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification within the first year of employment.
