Respiratory Therapist

OSI Recruit•Roxboro, NC

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Person Memorial Hospital is a 68-bed community facility offering a range of specialties including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, and emergency medicine. We also have a skilled nursing facility, imaging and laboratory services, and other subspecialty care options. Roxboro is located north of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, offering a relaxed lifestyle with excellent educational facilities, affordable tax rates, quality healthcare, and various recreational activities. This position involves examining patients with respiratory-related conditions, conducting diagnostic testing, and consulting with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. The role includes performing physiotherapy and other treatments, teaching patients to use medications, and managing respiratory care supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program of Study for an Advanced Practice Level Respiratory Therapist, with an A.A.S. degree, or Certification of Graduation.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) is required.
Certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support and ACLS is required at time of hire.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is preferred.
Certification in PALS within 90 days of hire.
One year of routine respiratory care experience is preferred.
Graduation from an Associate Degree level program can be substituted for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.