Respiratory Care Practitioner
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: May 26, 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 in the following areas Neonatal intensive care unit
(NICU), Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), Emergency Department
(ED), all general care areas and outpatient areas upon request. -
This position 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. - Reports to Respiratory Care Manager.
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, and inhaled medications. - 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 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 all other duties as assigned. -
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the
National Board of Respiratory Care required at time of hire.
Must provide record of credential at the time of hire.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP) designation / certification required at time of hire and/or
must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
If certified, must provide record of designation/certification at
the time of hire.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) designation/certification
required at time of hire and/or must be obtained within 45 days of
hire.
If certified, must provide record of designation/certification at
the time of hire.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training required at time of
hire or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
If certified, must provide record of certification/training at the
time of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and Experience
Associate degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program,
college, or university required. -
Must provide record of a completed degree or academic transcript
from an accredited program, college, or university at time of
hire.
Continuous re-certification and/or maintenance of licensures,
certifications/designations, training, educational and application
requirements is required during employment.
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited program,
college, or university preferred.
Must provide record of a completed degree or academic transcript
from an accredited program, college, or university at time of
hire.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Possesses strong verbal, written, and 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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Highly motivated, enthusiastic team player who takes
initiative.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and
commitment to data accuracy.
Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able
to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid
environment.
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, Hampton , Respiratory Care Practitioner, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
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