Respiratory Therapist, Grad
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for airway management services to all adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist includes administration of respiratory care procedures within the scope of practice under a physician's orders. This includes but is not limited to all types of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management with intubations and extubations, arterial punctures and analysis, phlebotomy, and mechanical ventilation of the neonate, infant, child, adolescent and adult patient. The Therapist plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment, with communication to the physician and health care providers. The Therapist understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values and management of patient care services.
Requirements
- Adult Basic Life Support Required.
- Adult Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required.
- Neonatal/Pediatric Basic Life Support Required.
- Neonatal/Pediatric Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.
- NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required.
- Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Within 6 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - Within 12 Months of Completion of Respiratory Therapy Program.
- Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required.
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administering respiratory care procedures within the scope of practice under a physician's orders.
- Providing all types of oxygen therapy.
- Providing aerosol therapy.
- Managing airways with intubations and extubations.
- Performing arterial punctures and analysis.
- Performing phlebotomy.
- Providing mechanical ventilation for neonate, infant, child, adolescent, and adult patients.
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment.
- Communicating with physicians and healthcare providers.
- Understanding the needs of the organization and supporting the mission, values, and management of patient care services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
