Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full-time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

4d•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 therapist responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies, maintains required documentation in patient charts and departmental records, and may serve as charge therapist when necessary. The position is at Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Respiratory Care Services, and works nights.

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 across age groups, per 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 exposure to 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 in accordance with 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 follow established protocols.
Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment that is the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Department.
Serve as charge therapist in the absence of a supervisor.
Use equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages.
Charge for all services provided, including use of the BCX system.
Perform other duties as assigned.