Description:
The Respiratory Therapist ensures quality care is given, equipment is used correctly, and appropriate outcomes are achieved. The Respiratory Therapist uses technical and clinical expertise to manage different patients in varying situations. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for the clinical record and for documenting and communicating both positive and negative outcomes to the physician. The Respiratory Therapist will assist in the production, development, and implementation of specific departmental marketing plans. Through direct communication with referral sources, increased referrals in targeted areas where growth is desired will be accomplished and maintained.
Education Requirements
Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred. CRT may be considered.
Experience Requirements
Two years hospital clinical exposure desired. Previous homecare experience helpful but not required.
License Requirements
Med Group Mastery Certification (on line, on the job training)
State License required with Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Medicine.
Valid Virginia Drivers License
Company Information
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
Nestled in Virginia s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest community hospitals in America. Our patients receive an exceptional level of care, reassured that their loved ones and visitors have many amenities available within the hospital so they can all be comfortable while staying close during difficult times.
Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began more than 50 years ago with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide superlative care with warmth and compassion.
If you are a dedicated healthcare professional, you will find exciting career opportunities at Augusta Health. If you are a resident of Augusta County or surrounding areas, you can benefit from a variety of programs we host to promote good health in the communities we serve.
