Respiratory Care Practitioner II

UNC Health•Goldsboro, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner II delivers physician-directed cardiopulmonary care to outpatients of Wayne UNC Health Care in an effective and efficient manner. The role provides respiratory therapies, supports diagnostic studies, and operates and maintains mechanical ventilation equipment for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The practitioner documents care, monitors patient records for contraindications, communicates complications and recommendations, and supports safe, professional, patient-centered service.

Requirements

Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care; must become registered within one year of hire.
BLS certification required.
Knowledge of respiratory-care procedures, therapies, materials, and equipment.
Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Proficient with MS Office and EPIC, with the ability to learn new software rapidly.
Ability to stand and work on hard floors for the duration of the shift.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport and set up equipment and administer physician-ordered therapies, completing STAT orders within 10 minutes and routine orders in a timely manner.
Provide therapy according to department standards.
Respond appropriately to all codes.
Set up, operate, and maintain mechanical ventilation for adults, pediatric patients, and neonates.
Assist with diagnostic studies according to department standards.
Document and record specific information in the patient's medical record.
Review patient records for contraindications and prescribed treatment; make recommendations to physicians as appropriate and report treatment complications to the supervisor in charge.
Restock supplies on units and in diagnostic rooms daily.
Clean and prepare equipment for sterilization, report damaged or broken equipment, and check dirty supply rooms daily.
Complete continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.
Participate in staff meetings and committees as requested.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Maintain a professional demeanor and high customer-service standards; support responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remain calm under pressure, and offer reasonable solutions to problems.
Interact appropriately with patients and provide recommended care and services, with understanding of the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and patients’ cultural needs.
Apply standard-precaution principles and routinely use personal protective equipment to reduce exposure risks to self and others.