Respiratory Care Practitioner
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: May 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides a variety of specialized
and routine clinical therapies to the neonatal and pediatric
population. Provides clinical treatment utilizing state of the art
equipment and a multidisciplinary process in critical care,
inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Respiratory Care
Practitioners work to enhance a multidisciplinary approach through
communication with the care team, patients and family members, and
colleagues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses patient condition based on medical history, observation,
examination, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, the
results of specific test or respiratory function, and other
appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Develops or modifies the respiratory care plan and makes specific
recommendations to physicians regarding indicated therapy.
Administers appropriate diagnostic tests and procedures to evaluate
therapeutic responses including: blood gas sampling and
interpretation, oxygen saturation, end-tidal carbon dioxide
measurement, pulmonary mechanics, inhaled medications and may
assist with endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy.
Responds to respiratory and other defined emergencies such as
transfer of neonatal high risk patients, cardiopulmonary arrest,
and trauma activations.
Maintains artificial airways and provides mechanical ventilation,
in addition provides transport of those patients with an artificial
airway or mechanical ventilation to locations in order to
facilitate tests and procedures.
Initiates patient and caregiver teaching as appropriate.
Completes necessary documentation of all pertinent observations
related to patient care treatments, response to therapy, and all
recommendations for modification in the treatment plan.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the
National Board of Respiratory Care.
American Heart Association (AHA) certification such as Basic Life
Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
designation is required and/or must be obtained.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) certification such as Neonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) designation is required and/or must be
obtained.
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of
hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Associates degree in Respiratory Care is required. -
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Must have interpersonal skills to communicate detailed clinical
observations and evaluations with other members of the healthcare
team.
Analytical skills necessary to assess patient/family needs,
prioritize care based on assessments and develop solutions to
problems concerning patient's mental or physical well-being. -
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Must provide record of a completed diploma (or equivalent) or
academic transcript for those areas performing complexity
testing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal
exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to,
excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to
communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due
to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be
expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Keywords: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter, Norfolk , Respiratory Care Practitioner, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
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