Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN in Danville, VA at LifePoint Health

Date Posted: 9/29/2020

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Per Diem
Location:

Danville, VA
Job Type:

Health Care
Experience:

Not Specified
Date Posted:

9/29/2020

About Us

LifePoint Health was founded in 1999 on the idea that everyone deserves quality healthcare close to home and that strong healthcare creates strong communities. Today, our national network of hospitals, post-acute service providers and outpatient centers is united by a singular mission of Making Communities Healthier. Learn how we are celebrating 20 years of playing an integral role in helping our communities thrive.

Job Description

SOVAH Health - Danville

Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions on physician prescribed patients with acute and chronic cardio-pulmonary dysfunction, utilizing state of the art procedures and bio-medical equipment.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education
Associate’s degree required

Minimum Education
Graduate of a Program in Respiratory Care for an Advanced Practice Level Respiratory Therapist required

Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association required or within six (6) months of hire
Neonatal Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required or within six (6) months of hire

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) or eligible to take the NBRC’s Registered Respiratory Therapist exams and have passed the RRT exam within 18 months of hire required

Required Skills
Licenses:
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran