Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fishersville, Virginia•Full-time
About the Job
Coordinate and participate in the administration of respiratory therapy modalities to adult, adolescent, pediatric, infant, and newborn patients with respiratory related difficulties in accordance with physician’s instructions. The registered therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s departmental policies and procedures. Reports to the Director of Respiratory Services and receives input from the Charge Therapist.
Experience:
- A minimum of 1 year acute care experience functioning as a Respiratory Therapist is desired.
- Experience with adult, pediatric, and newborn patients is preferred.
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program with a A.A.S. or B.S. degree in Respiratory Care.
Credentials:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential granted by the NBRC is required.
- Must possess and maintain a current Virginia state license to practice Respiratory Care.
- BLS certification is required.
- ACCS and NPS certifications from the NBRC are encouraged.
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred and encouraged but not required.
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance.
- Free onsite parking.
- Shift and weekend differentials.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Onsite child care.
- Relocation Reimbursement up to $10,000.
License Requirements:
- Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Company Information:
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity:
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
About Augusta Health
Exceptional care, small town hospitality
Nestled in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest nonprofit community hospitals in America.
Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide top quality care with warmth and compassion. We offer many amenities so patients and families can be comfortable and close during difficult times. View Our Mission, Vision & Values.
If you are a resident of Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, or surrounding areas, you can benefit from a variety of programs we host to promote good health.
If you are a dedicated healthcare professional, you will find exciting career opportunities at Augusta Health.
Quick Stats for 2023
Licensed for 255 beds
124 Medical/Surgical
14 Intensive Care Unit
18 Labor and Delivery
4 Pediatric
Non-traditional, Non-acute services
28 bed psychiatric unit
17 bed skilled nursing unit
8 bed rehab unit
Largest local private employer
Employees: 2,375+
Active Physicians: 225
APPs: 87
Volunteers: 290
Service Area: 200,000
AH Urgent Cares: 5
AH Practices: 49
Nestled in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest nonprofit community hospitals in America.
Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide top quality care with warmth and compassion. We offer many amenities so patients and families can be comfortable and close during difficult times. View Our Mission, Vision & Values.
If you are a resident of Augusta County, Staunton, Waynesboro, or surrounding areas, you can benefit from a variety of programs we host to promote good health.
If you are a dedicated healthcare professional, you will find exciting career opportunities at Augusta Health.
Quick Stats for 2023
Licensed for 255 beds
124 Medical/Surgical
14 Intensive Care Unit
18 Labor and Delivery
4 Pediatric
Non-traditional, Non-acute services
28 bed psychiatric unit
17 bed skilled nursing unit
8 bed rehab unit
Largest local private employer
Employees: 2,375+
Active Physicians: 225
APPs: 87
Volunteers: 290
Service Area: 200,000
AH Urgent Cares: 5
AH Practices: 49