Night Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Emergency Care

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in North Carolina is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform all aspects and modalities of respiratory care for Health System patients per department guidelines. You will respond to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed, and maintain documentation in charts and departmental records.

The role includes performing as charge therapist when necessary, assisting with ventilation, patient monitoring, and airway management across age

Qualifications

• Associate degree from COARC approved Respiratory Care Program required.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) required.
• Licensed by the NCRCB required.
• BCLS certification by the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines.
• Perform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines.
• Access patient medications from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital policies.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and complete appropriate documentation.
• Provide airway management during emergency resuscitation and perform intubations after approval.

Skills

English language proficiency

Medical terminology

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

RRT credential

NCRCB license

BCLS certification

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health System in North Carolina is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform all aspects and modalities of respiratory care for Health System patients per department guidelines. You will respond to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed, and maintain documentation in charts and departmental records.

The role includes performing as charge therapist when necessary, assisting with ventilation, patient monitoring, and airway management across age