Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Evening/Night (United States of America)

Facility:

1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke

Requisition Number:

R161590 RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist - Relocate to Roanoke, VA (Evergreen) (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to $7,000 Relocation Assistance

Are you open to relocating for the right opportunity? Carilion Clinic is hiring full-time RRTs to join our Acute Care team at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital – a Magnet-designated, Level 1 trauma center and academic medical hub in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II

• Performs basic and advanced therapeutic, diagnostic and life support respiratory care procedures in general and intensive patient care areas, or home care environment.

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.

• Age specific ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.

• Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/ family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status.

• Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented.

• Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.

• Actively participates in performance improvement program by obtaining desired outcomes. Assures personal and professional development through participation in educational activities and completion of annual competency validation.

• Consistently is a patient advocate, protector of patient's rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.

• Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.

• Determines and performs within clinical, leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.

• Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.

• Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turn around time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.

• Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians.

• Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.

• Facilitates resolution to patient and staff situations that present in the work area.

• Provides orientation to new employees.

• Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.

• Provides input into practice, environment and work issues by participating on unit, hospital and/or organization activities which facilitate staff participation/input in decision making.

• Assists with providing educational activities for the respiratory care department, other hospital departments and the community.

What We Require:

Education: Respiratory Therapy degree from a CoARC (Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) accredited program required.

Experience: None.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the Virginia Board of Medicine required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

$30.47 - $45.71

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

Dave Niven

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training