PRN Respiratory Therapist - Nights, Growth & Benefits

Haywood Regional Medical Center - A Duke LifePoint Hospital; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Haywood Regional Medical Center - A Duke LifePoint Hospital in Clyde, NC is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. You will measure lung capacity, assist with therapy plans, and monitor patient responses in a 154-bed facility providing general surgery, women's care, ICU and emergency services.

Join a dedicated respiratory therapy team that collaborates with physicians and caregivers to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program and be a registered Respiratory Therapist in North Carolina.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care; monitors and communicates patient condition.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates patient and family about illness and community resources.
• Monitors, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment; cleans and sterilizes equipment and performs maintenance.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS within 6 months

Patient care

Education

Graduate of Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NC)

Job description

Haywood Regional Medical Center - A Duke LifePoint Hospital in Clyde, NC is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. You will measure lung capacity, assist with therapy plans, and monitor patient responses in a 154-bed facility providing general surgery, women's care, ICU and emergency services.

Join a dedicated respiratory therapy team that collaborates with physicians and caregivers to improve outcomes.