Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem
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Inova Specialty Hospital
VA
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide respiratory care for critically ill patients. They are also responsible for performing endotracheal tube procedures and educating patients and their families.
Job Description
Overview
Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem/ PRN
Location: Alexandria, VA
Schedule: Per Diem/ PRN Day & Night Shift AvailableCompensation: $52 per hour
Inova Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
Why Join Us:
- Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
- Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
- Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
- Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
- Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
- Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
- Promoting continuous quality improvement.
- Teaching and counseling patients/families.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
- Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
- Current state licensure is required.
- ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)
Preferred qualifications:
- One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
Additional Data
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Inova Specialty Hospital is a 32-bed, critical illness recovery hospital located on the fourth floor of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. As the first hospital of its kind in Virginia, we specialize in helping critically ill patients begin to breathe, speak, eat, walk and think as independently as possible.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Inova Specialty Hospital is a 32-bed, critical illness recovery hospital located on the fourth floor of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. As the first hospital of its kind in Virginia, we specialize in helping critically ill patients begin to breathe, speak, eat, walk and think as independently as possible.
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
