ALS PROVIDER (EMT-I/PARAMEDIC) - RESPIRATORY THERAPY - NIGHTS 7P-7A - FULL TIME

The Respiratory Care ALS Provider or Intermediate is responsible for performing
direct Respiratory Therapy patient care through inhaled medication
administration and pulmonary assessments for patients throughout the hospital.

Job Description

* Provides generalized Respiratory Care treatments to patients under the direct
supervision of the Respiratory Therapist.
* Assesses patients for appropriate treatment interventions.
* Performs approved procedures independently, per completed competency.
* Assists Respiratory Therapist with assessments, equipment management and
treatment.
* Cleans and sets up medical equipment for Respiratory Therapists.
* Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and
observations.
* Observes, documents and reports patient condition and changes in condition to
the Respiratory Therapist and / or care team.
* Receives and carries out instructions accurately and promptly. All patient
care activities are delegated and supervised by the Respiratory Therapist.
* Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation, and
with all coworkers, patients, visitors and providers.
* Transports patients, as necessary.
* Respects dignity of patients.
* Maintains patient safety.
* Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed.
* Completes unit specific orientation.
* Will be encouraged to work co-operatively with all members of the health care
team in the promotion of patient health and prevention of disease.
* Implements medical plans by passing medications and other approved duties as
prescribed by provider’s order.
* Patient receives medications and treatments as ordered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Current and Active EMT Intermediate or Paramedic License in Virginia

• BLS

Preferred Qualifications

• None

• ACLS

• 1-year of experience

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• HIPAA – appropriately manages Protected Health Information (PHI).

• Annual education and competencies as required per hospital certifications.

• Personal Protective Equipment – when appropriate.

• Safe Patient Handling devices – to minimize risk of injury.

• Maintains calm and safe approach within the work environment towards those

• Able to communicate with patients and other staff – verbal, auditory, and in

Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include

* Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
* Free onsite parking
* Shift and weekend differentials
* Tuition reimbursement
* Onsite child care

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.