Job Description

Role: Respiratory Therapist, 7p-7a

Location: Sanford NC - 27330

Duration: Permanent/ FTE

Must Have:

1- Be a Registered Respiratory Therapist

2- Associate's degree

3- 1 year of experience

4- Ability to work 12 hour, night shifts

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

• Reviews, collects, and evaluates relevant clinical data. Performs both basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for age of population served.
• Communicates changes in the Respiratory Care plan with other healthcare team members. Provides effective education to patients, students, and other co-workers. Performs both fundamental and advanced diagnostic procedures including arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, pulmonary functions, and Bronchscopies.
• Performs emergency and acute respiratory care procedures in accordance with established practice guidelines and in line with department policy and procedures. Actively participates in the department and hospital performance improvement activities.
• Assembles, checks, and corrects malfunctions and performs quality controls on Respiratory Care equipment. Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice.
• Provides oxygen services in accordance with department policy and procedures. Assists in patient resuscitation (Code Blue) and Medical Response Team (MRT) situations.
• Works closely with the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and provides support and advice as needed. Maintains department forms, logbooks, charges, and computer activities.
• Documents in hospital provider computer programs all clinical activities. Assists with Respiratory Care Assistants, providing guidance and direction. Assists with Respiratory Care Students in their educational process.

Required Education: Associate’s degree is required Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Required License:Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care is required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC is required.

Required Certification: American Heart Association BLS is required ACLS, PAPS, NRP preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $66,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital

Medical specialties:

• Pulmonology

Shift:

• 12 hour shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sanford, NC 27330: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RRT (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RCP License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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