Respiratory Therapist, (RRT), PRN

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Science required
• Current unencumbered clinical license according to the state of practice guidelines.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients with breathing-related difficulties and conduct diagnostic tests.
• Consult with physicians to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
• Administer physiotherapy and other treatments, and educate patients on medication usage.
• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy per care plan.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Respond to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assess patient condition and deliver appropriate treatment.
• Educate the patient and family about the patient's illness and provide information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintain storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, and sterilize equipment, and perform preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree