Description
The RCP evaluates, cares for and treats patients with deficiencies/abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system upon the receipt of a written order from a qualified provider. The RCP provides education and diagnostic/therapeutic respiratory care. Care is provided to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric population. This position works independently, under the direction of Clinic Manager/Medical Provider.  
Requisition Type
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Responsibilities
Under prescribed protocols, continually assesses and treats patients with a variety of respiratory conditions 
Administers pharmacological agents 
Performs diagnostic testing which may include but not limited to pulmonary function testing, screenings, cardiac diagnostic testing, electrocardiographic testing, specimen collection, CLIA-waived testing, blood collection and inhaled specialty gas administration, as applicable 
Provides emergency medical care such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and artificial respiration 
Monitors patients' physiological responses to therapy, included but not limited to vital signs, arterial blood gases, chemistry changes and consults with the provider if adverse reactions/conditions occur 
Preceptorship of new employees and students 
Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a provider; measures vital signs, and interviews patients to obtain health and medication histories.  
Administers medications and immunizations (injectable, oral, topical, aerosol), provides wound care, and personal health interventions at the direction of a provider, as deemed competent 
Serve as a communication liaison for the healthcare team 
Assists with patient scheduling and follow-up care 
Maintains accurate, detailed patient records and charts using an electronic medical record (EMR) system  
Maintains a safe and clean work environment by complying with policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.  
Other Functions: 
Performs other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time 
Can involve specific specialties such as pulmonary function testing and sleep medicine 
Qualifications
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Practitioner Program 
Required Experience: None 
Required License/Certifications: Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Licensed by the Virginia State Board of Medicine to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner 
Basic Life Support, within 90 days of hire. 
If the sleep center is AASM Accredited, accreditation standards include 30 hours of sleep medicine-related education hours per three year term. 
Preferred Experience: One-year prior experience as an RCP 
Travel Required: Occasionally 
Work Environment: 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
The setting for this role will include the healthcare settings.  
Exposure to controlled temperature environments, both hot and cold, is to be expected. 
Workplace Exposure: 
All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spill or splashes of blood or body fluids. 
Physical Demands: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, demonstrate hand and finger dexterity in the course of their work, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.  
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. 
The expected physical workload is expected to be: 
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.  
This role is expected/may to use the following machines, tools, and equipment: 
Computer 
Medical gas administration equipment 
Respiratory care equipment