IDD Respiratory Therapist - Flexible PRN Role

RHA Health Services, LLC; Tar River (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Wellbeing Programs

CPR/First Aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services is hiring an IDD Respiratory Therapist for a PRN Regular position in North Carolina. The role focuses on delivering professional respiratory care to individuals with IDD and related needs, promoting respiratory health and clinical stability in a residential setting.

The position requires graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and an active NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in North Carolina (required).
• Minimum two years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; experience with IDD populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approved respiratory therapy services to all assigned service users in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate service users' respiratory needs; provide interventions and modify care plans as needed.
• Maintain clear and timely documentation in medical records, including respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment use.
• Communicate changes in service user conditions to nursing staff, the Director of Respiratory, and other team members.
• Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed, and train staff on proper administration when applicable.
• Lead and support interdisciplinary team meetings by providing updates on respiratory conditions and recommendations.
• Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and proper functionality.
• Provide training and education to staff, families, and service users on 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 (e.g., Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure proper infection control procedures are followed.
• Support crisis management efforts and provide calm, professional care during emergencies.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

RHA Health Services is hiring an IDD Respiratory Therapist for a PRN Regular position in North Carolina. The role focuses on delivering professional respiratory care to individuals with IDD and related needs, promoting respiratory health and clinical stability in a residential setting.

The position requires graduating from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and an active NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license.