Respiratory Therapist *SIGN ON BONUS* (FT) 6p-6a
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Abingdon
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*Respiratory Therapist \*SIGN ON BONUS\* (FT) 6p-6a - Abingdon,
VA*Job ID: 004EY2JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITALRespiratory -
Respiratory TherapyFull-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per pay
period)*Job Description**SCOPE OF POSITION*The Registered
Respiratory Therapist provides general, acute/intensive, and
emergency respiratory care to patients ranging from
neonatal,infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This
care includes routine cardiopulmonary diagnostics, cardiopulmonary
emergency resuscitation, airway management, ventilator support,
blood gas lab analysis, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms and basic
pulmonary function testing. The Therapist will demonstrate a
team/multidisciplinary approach to patient care and related
services adhering to all regulatory requirements under the
direction of a Medical Director. This approach provides appropriate
patient care to assess, treat, support and diagnose patients with
cardiopulmonary disorders and documentation of this care, in
accordance with policy and procedures.The Registered Respiratory
Therapist working in Sleep Medicine will perform specialized
procedure such as, but not limited to, polysomnograms, MSLTs and
titrations of either CPAP or BIPAP which are utilized in providing
diagnostic information regarding the patients neurological and/or
pulmonary function during sleep. They will be able to perform
evaluation and treatment to patients ranging from neonatal, infant,
child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.*REPORTING RELATIONSHIP*See
Table of Organization.*EDUCATION EXPERIENCE*Graduate of an AMA
approved program for Respiratory Care and successful completion of
the NRBC Exam for Registered Respiratory Therapist required.* Valid
and active RRT licensure with blood gas endorsement* CPR required,
ACLS required dependent upon area assigned* PALS and NRP preferred
dependent upon area assignedSleep Medicine RRT requirements:* Valid
and active RRT licensure in appropriate state* Obtain Sleep
Disorder Specialty (SDS) endorsement or obtain registry status
through BRPT or ABSM within 12 months of hire* AHA BLS
required*Requirements*No additional requirements from any stated in
the above description.Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: Ballad Health, Kingsport , Respiratory Therapist *SIGN ON BONUS* (FT) 6p-6a, Healthcare , Abingdon, Tennessee
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