IDD Respiratory Therapist PRN

RHA Health Services • Greenville, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide professional respiratory care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The role focuses on preventing disease, promoting respiratory health, and maintaining clinical stability through person-centered, interdisciplinary care. The therapist supports the safety and wellness of service users and may access and handle protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.

The position is listed as regular, with a PRN schedule and a starting rate of $32.00 per hour. It may or may not include supervisory responsibilities, depending on the job profile.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in North Carolina.
• Able to lift and pull a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Regularly able to stand and walk.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of respiratory therapy experience is preferred.
• Experience with IDD populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved respiratory therapy services to assigned service users in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate respiratory needs; provide interventions and modify care plans as needed.
• Document respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment use in medical records clearly and promptly.
• Communicate changes in service users’ conditions to nursing staff, the Director of Respiratory, and other team members.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and medications, and train staff in proper administration when applicable.
• Lead and support interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing updates on respiratory conditions and recommendations.
• Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies to ensure availability and proper function.
• Educate staff, families, and service users about respiratory care practices and emergency protocols.
• Support workers’ compensation efforts by addressing respiratory health as part of injury prevention and care management.
• Participate in quality assurance and facility assessments, including Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and follow infection control procedures.
• Support crisis management and provide calm, professional care during emergencies.
• Demonstrate flexibility, meet unit needs, and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid time off for full-time employees only.
• Health insurance for full-time employees only.
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.
• Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed