Registered Respiratory Therapist-Full-Time -Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs all aspects and modalities of respiratory care for Health System patients in accordance with department guidelines. The role responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies, maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patient charts and departmental records, and may serve as charge therapist when necessary. The therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, assesses patient condition and response to care, follows established protocols, operates and maintains respiratory monitoring equipment, and charges for services provided, including use of the BCX system. The position is based at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, North Carolina, in Respiratory Care Services, and works days.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from a COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT).
Licensed by the NCRCB.
BCLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities.
Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with coworkers, patients, and hospital guests.
Knowledge of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and adults, based on Erickson’s Model, to provide appropriate care and intervention personally or through staff.
Ability to communicate orally.
Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment.
Visual acuity.
Ability to stand or walk for long periods.
Ability to position and move patients.
Ability to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsides.
May involve skin, eye, and mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy according to department guidelines.
Perform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures according to department guidelines.
Access patient medication from the Medication Security Area to provide respiratory care according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and complete appropriate documentation.
Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression during emergency resuscitation as necessary; perform intubations after receiving approval.
Assess patient condition and response to respiratory care, make recommendations when necessary, and ensure established protocols are followed.
Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment assigned to the Respiratory Care Department.
Perform as charge therapist in the absence of a supervisor.
Use equipment and treatment modalities appropriate for patients of all ages.
Charge for all services provided, including use of the BCX system.
Perform other duties as assigned.