Registered Respiratory Therapist- Per Diem Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health

About The Position

Performs all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records. Performs as charge therapist when necessary. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines Perform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines Access Patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures Initiate and maintains mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation Perform intubations after receiving approval Assess patient condition and respond to respiratory care so recommendations can be made when necessary and establish protocols are followed Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment that are the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Department Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program required
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) required
Licensed by the NCRCB required
BCLS certified by the American Heart Association required
Understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities
Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
Knowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson’s Model) to provide appropriate care and intervention, either 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 of time
Ability to position and move patients
May involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials
RRT - National Board For Respiratory Care

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines
Perform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines
Access Patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Initiate and maintains mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation
Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation
Perform intubations after receiving approval
Assess patient condition and respond to respiratory care so recommendations can be made when necessary and establish protocols are followed
Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment that are the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Department
Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor
Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
Other duties as assigned