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Valley Health

Respiratory Therapist

Valley Health, Winchester, Virginia, United States, 22603

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Responsibilities and Duties

Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.

Performs non‑invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.

Performs airway clearance therapy.

Performs basic operations in the EHR system.

Performs regular assessment rounds.

Performs equipment cleaning and set up.

Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.

Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.

Sets up and operates non‑invasive ventilation therapy.

Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.

Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.

Responds and participates in all code situations.

Responds and participates in all trauma activations.

Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.

Assists in intubations as needed.

Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Education Completion of an accredited educational program for Respiratory Care is required.

Experience 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.

Certification & Licensures

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License for West Virginia and Virginia are required.

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification - American Heart "Healthcare Provider" (HCP) - AHA approved required.

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Certification or EKG & Pharmacology Course is required.

National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider certification is required.

Qualifications

Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required.

Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non‑routine conditions and complex situations required.

Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required.

Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required.

Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required.

Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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