Respiratory Care Practitioner Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care; must become registered within one year of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of respiratory-care procedures, therapies, materials, and equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with MS Office and EPIC, with the ability to learn new software rapidly.
• Ability to stand and work on hard floors for the duration of the shift.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport and set up equipment and administer physician-ordered therapies, completing STAT orders within 10 minutes and routine orders in a timely manner.
• Provide therapy according to department standards.
• Respond appropriately to all codes.
• Set up, operate, and maintain mechanical ventilation for adults, pediatric patients, and neonates.
• Assist with diagnostic studies according to department standards.
• Document and record specific information in the patient's medical record.
• Review patient records for contraindications and prescribed treatment; make recommendations to physicians as appropriate and report treatment complications to the supervisor in charge.
• Restock supplies on units and in diagnostic rooms daily.
• Clean and prepare equipment for sterilization, report damaged or broken equipment, and check dirty supply rooms daily.
• Complete continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees as requested.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and high customer-service standards; support responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remain calm under pressure, and offer reasonable solutions to problems.
• Interact appropriately with patients and provide recommended care and services, with understanding of the needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and patients’ cultural needs.
• Apply standard-precaution principles and routinely use personal protective equipment to reduce exposure risks to self and others.