Clinical Respiratory Therapist & Imaging Trainee

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive clinical support in the department, greeting and preparing patients, recording histories and vitals, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.

The CRT administers inhaled medications, performs arterial blood-gas sampling, conducts PFTs, and works toward ARRT limited-scope radiography certification within a year, while maintaining data in the EHR and safeguarding patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of a one-year accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• NBRC registry or registry eligible by NBRC standards.
• Current BLS certification required at time of hire.
• ARRT X-ray certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients, record histories and vitals.
• Administer inhaled medications and perform ABG sampling.
• Conduct PFTs and accurately document care in the EHR.
• Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
• Maintain infection-control standards and clinic cleanliness.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of one-year accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare System seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive clinical support in the department, greeting and preparing patients, recording histories and vitals, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.

The CRT administers inhaled medications, performs arterial blood-gas sampling, conducts PFTs, and works toward ARRT limited-scope radiography certification within a year, while maintaining data in the EHR and safeguarding patient