RT Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days or Nights

Vibra Travels•Matthews, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vibra Permanent Staffing is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for a direct-hire position at a long-term acute care facility in Pineville, North Carolina. The role supports adult and geriatric patients with complex medical conditions and respiratory needs. The Respiratory Therapist works under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and/or Lead Respiratory Therapist and responds to physician requests to set up and operate respiratory care equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and illness. The position provides respiratory treatments, manages and monitors ventilators, supports ventilator weaning, performs tracheostomy care, and conducts respiratory diagnostic studies including blood gas analysis. The therapist documents treatments, patient responses, education, equipment maintenance, and clinical changes; communicates with physicians, nurses, and relief personnel; and follows hospital policies, safety practices, and regulatory requirements. The posting identifies day or night shifts and offers competitive salary with shift differentials, benefits, and PTO.

Requirements

Active license to practice as a Respiratory Practitioner in the state of employment; the posting specifies a North Carolina or compact-state RT license.
BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS certification; the detailed requirements state it must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Maintain required licenses and certifications throughout employment.
Strong clinical judgment and commitment to excellence in patient care.
Compassionate, team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of acute care, ICU, or LTAC experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate respiratory care equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and/or Lead Respiratory Therapist and at physician request.
Provide care to adult and geriatric patients age 18 and over, respecting each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and document education provided to patients and caregivers.
Conduct prescribed respiratory treatments, including hand-held nebulizer therapy, nasal oxygen treatments, administration of medicinal vapors and gases, humidity and oxygen concentrations, and chest physical therapy.
Set up, operate, and monitor ventilators; participate in ventilator weaning according to protocols and physician direction; and adjust ventilator setup to meet patient respiratory demand and comfort.
Maintain ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubate as necessary.
Document treatment details and patient responses in respiratory care records and the patient chart, and place medication administration records on the chart in proper order.
Perform tracheostomy care according to hospital policy and procedure; change tracheostomy tubes as necessary and document changes.
Change tubing and inline suction devices, including suction canisters, according to hospital policy and procedure.
Report planned treatments and patient conditions to relief personnel, communicate changes and new orders, and keep the patient's primary care nurse informed.
Clean, sterilize, package, and prepare respiratory therapy equipment, including ENT/bronchoscope equipment, for transport and processing; use clean and dirty scope boxes and verify Cidex OPA functionality with a test strip used within the preceding 24 hours.
Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs, including ventilator EST and SST pre-use checks, and document maintenance in the cleaning log.
Make regular rounds; check patient ventilators at least every four hours and oxygen equipment at least once per shift; fill room humidifiers, change suction canisters daily, and spot-check other respiratory equipment according to policy.
Perform and evaluate arterial and venous blood gas analysis, demonstrate competency with blood gas devices, and complete annual continuing education related to laboratory practices.
Assist respiratory care and ventilator patients with preparation for physical therapy, ambulation, transport, and similar activities; store oxygen tanks according to OSHA and hospital guidelines.
Attend monthly Respiratory Care departmental meetings, general staff meetings, and in-services.
Follow the Hospital Compliance Plan and report suspected violations to the Compliance Officer.
Follow professional conduct, attendance, safety, patient safety, blood-borne pathogen, and hazardous-material policies and practices.
Recognize possible patient abuse and follow policy for appropriate referrals and interventions.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Protect patient health information by limiting access and sharing it only as reasonably necessary for work purposes.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.