RT Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days or Nights

Vibra Travels•Rock Hill, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Vibra Permanent Staffing is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a direct-hire, full-time position with a Long-Term Acute Care partner in Pineville, North Carolina. The role serves adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and older who have complex respiratory and medical needs. Respiratory care is provided under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Manager and/or Lead Respiratory Therapist and, as requested, under physician direction. The position is available for day or night shifts and offers a competitive salary with shift differentials, benefits, and paid time off. The Respiratory Therapist sets up, operates, and monitors respiratory care equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness. The role includes administering prescribed respiratory treatments, supporting ventilation and weaning, conducting diagnostic studies such as blood gas analysis, maintaining equipment, documenting care, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, patients, and caregivers. The therapist explains treatments and equipment, respects each patient's rights and dignity, and contributes to patient safety, compliance, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Active respiratory therapy license in North Carolina or a compact state; must be licensed to practice as a Respiratory Practitioner in the state of employment.
BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS certification required; the position's certification details specify obtaining ACLS within 90 days of employment.
Maintain 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 appropriate supervision and physician direction.
Provide respiratory care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18 and over, respecting each patient's rights, dignity, and individuality.
Explain the purpose and procedures of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients, and document education provided to patients and caregivers.
Conduct prescribed treatments, including hand-held nebulizer therapy, nasal oxygen therapy, 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 needs.
Maintain ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and intubate as necessary.
Record treatments, patient responses, and other pertinent information in respiratory care records and patient charts, and place MARs in the chart in the proper order.
Perform tracheostomy care and change tracheostomy tubes as necessary and in accordance with hospital policy, documenting changes in respiratory progress notes.
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; use designated clean and dirty scope boxes and verify Cidex OPA functionality with a test strip within the prior 24 hours.
Perform equipment preventive maintenance and repairs, including ventilator EST and SST pre-use checks, and document checks in the cleaning log.
Make regular rounds; check 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 equipment per policy.
Perform and evaluate arterial and venous blood gas analysis, demonstrate competency with blood gas devices, and maintain annual continuing education related to laboratory practices.
Assist with preparing respiratory care and ventilator patients for physical therapy, ambulation, and transport; store oxygen tanks according to OSHA and hospital guidelines.
Attend monthly Respiratory Care department meetings, general staff meetings, and in-services.
Follow hospital compliance, professional conduct, attendance, safety, patient safety, bloodborne pathogen, hazardous material, and patient-abuse reporting policies.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities and protect patient health information by limiting access and sharing it only as necessary for work purposes.
Perform other incidental and related duties as required or assigned.