Certified Or Registered Respiratory Therapist

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is looking for a Respiratory Care professional to perform various respiratory therapies, respond to emergencies, and maintain appropriate documentation. Candidates must have CRT credentials and be graduates of a COARC-approved program. This role involves charge therapist duties and requires calmness in stressful situations. The organization offers a supportive work environment for healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Must obtain RRT credentials within 36 months of hire date to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapies per guidelines.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies.
• Complete documentation in patient charts.
• Perform charge therapist duties when necessary.

Skills

Understanding of medical terminology

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Knowledge of respiratory care modalities

Education

CRT credentials or Provisional License

Graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program

Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Licensed by the NCRCB

BCLS certified by American Heart Association

Job description

Summary

Performs all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records. Performs as charge therapist when necessary.

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Job Family

Allied Health

Major Job Functions

• Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines
• Performs intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines
• Access patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement respiratory care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation
• Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation. Perform intubation after receiving approval.
• Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment
• Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor
• Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages
• Charge all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Formal Training

• CRT credentials or Provisional License required
• Graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program
• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT)
• Licensed by the NCRCB
• BCLS certified by the American Heart Association
• Must obtain RRT credentials within 36 months of hire date to maintain employment

Work Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must have an understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities
• Must have the ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
• Knowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson's Model) in order to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staff

Physical Requirements

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment
• Ability to position and move patients
• Ability to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsides
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

CRT - National Board For Respiratory Care

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity