Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position is a full-time role within the Respiratory Therapy Services department at Lexington Medical Center. The primary responsibilities include providing a range of respiratory therapies, initiating and maintaining mechanical ventilation and airway support, and performing invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care. The role requires adherence to hospital standards, age-appropriate care guidelines, and departmental policies and procedures. The therapist will also report clinical procedures to relief personnel for continuity of care and maintain professional knowledge and quality improvement.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
- Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
- Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care
- Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress
Responsibilities
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
- Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
- Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient.
- Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
- Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
