Minimum Education
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Care Program, with an A.A.S. degree, or Certification of Graduation.
Required Skills Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Required Skills Licenses: Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Certification by the American Heart Association in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Basic Life Support. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
Minimum Work Experience
One year of critical care experience, to include hemodynamic monitoring, bronchoscopy assistance, and mechanical ventilation set-up, management and patient care assessment. One year of routine respiratory care experience required. Graduation from an Associate Degree level program can be substituted for one year of experience.
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