New Graduate Registered Respiratory Therapist
Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals
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About the Role
Jump-start your career as a New Graduate Registered Respiratory Therapist at Henrico Doctors' Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Administers all therapy modalities to adult patients per physician orders.
- Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators and NIVV.
- Performs arterial puncture, and blood gas and electrolyte analysis.
- Responds to all Code Blue and Rapid Response Calls.
- Adheres to established quality control protocol.
- Verifies all physician orders prior to therapy.
- Conducts thorough, accurate report to oncoming staff.
- Enters all patient interventions and updates into Meditech.
- Enters therapy charges and supplies.
- Participates in all areas of departmental duties, including assistance in new employee orientation and continuing education.
- Performs equipment rounds, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
- Initiates and documents patient teaching including family and/or significant others.
- Uses appropriate patient education documentation modality.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Active Virginia Licensure – Respiratory Therapist.
- High School graduate or GED.
- Active Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
- Strong clinical skills in mechanical ventilation, blood gas analysis, and oximetry.
- Meditech
Preferred: One-year adult critical care experience.
About Henrico Doctors' Hospital
Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services, and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses: Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals, along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center.