Qualifications of Needed Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Solutions in Virginia

Respiratory Health Services (RHS) is recognized as one of the nation’s leaders in the long-term care pulmonary arena. We began our evolution in 1991 by co-creating the original model of respiratory care in the long-term care industry. Today, RHS has grown to become one of the largest and strongest respiratory care organizations in the country and we’d like you to join our team!

This is one position to cover various RHS nursing homes in Richmond, Ashland and Williamsburg, VA. The respiratory therapist performs respiratory care related procedures under general supervision and medical direction. He/she exercises considerable judgment in accordance with physician’s treatment plan and within the scope of departmental policies and procedures. Assesses resident’s condition, administers prescribed therapy and aerosolized medications, observes and records resident’s progress and response to therapy modalities including adverse reactions to drugs and therapy provides in-service training to residents, family members, and nursing home staff.

Scope of practice is primarily adult and geriatric residents and it utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the resident’s age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychological needs of the resident also Involves appropriate parties (I.e. resident’s family or nursing home staff) in the assessment, treatment, and continuing care of the resident as needed.

A Respiratory Therapist must have a high level of knowledge of respiratory therapy and practice required through completion of a NBRC approved and accredited program and one year of clinical practice experience under medical direction. And respiratory therapist must have a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and current State Licensure for a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Nellcor Puritan Bennett, now the Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions (RMS) business unit of Covidien, formerly Tyco Healthcare has relocated its operations to Boulder, CO. RMS systems are used to monitor, diagnose and treat respiratory disease and sleep disorders, and they provide life sustaining ventilation and oxygen support for patients. The Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions Group of Covidien consists of Nellcor, Puritan Bennett (NPB) and Airway Management Products from brand names including Shiley, Mallinckrodt and DAR. Nellcor pulse oximeters and critical care solutions are used every day in healthcare environments worldwide. Puritan Bennett is a leading innovator of mechanical ventilation and respiratory care devices for over 80 years.

In addition to Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions, Covidien also manufacturers, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines, including surgical devices, energy-based devices, pharmaceutical products, imaging solutions, patient care and safety products, and medical supplies.

The Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions division of Covidien seeks to a hire Acute Care Account Manager (ACAM), to sell Acute Care Ventilators and associated Field Services and Supplies to aNellcor Puritan Bennett, now the Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions (RMS) business unit of Covidien, formerly Tyco Healthcare is relocating its operations to Boulder, CO. RMS systems are used to monitor, diagnose and treat respiratory disease and sleep disorders, and they provide life sustaining ventilation and oxygen support for patients.

In addition to Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions, Covidien also manufacturers, distributes and services a diverse range of industry-leading product lines, including surgical devices, energy-based devices, pharmaceutical products, imaging solutions, patient care and safety products, and medical supplies.