RCP Therapist - PRN

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenoir HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to render professional and technical care per diem in a hospital setting in North Carolina. You will provide direct respiratory therapy aligned with patient age and clinical needs, ensuring compassionate interaction with patients and families.

The role requires an NC license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and RRT credentialing, with ACLS/NRP encouraged. Expect variable shifts and onsite work in Lenoir, NC.

Qualifications

• Must hold CRRT certification and be licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care.
• RRT credentialing must be maintained with the National Board for Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly professional respiratory care to assigned patients and families.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and teamwork with physicians and staff.
• Maintain safety and infection control with appropriate PPE and protocols.

Skills

RRT credentialed

NC license

Patient care

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
To render highly professional and technical cardiopulmonary care to assigned patients. Provides quality diagnostic and therapeutic care to achieve the highest standards of care specific to the age of the patient.

Responsibilities:
Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Ensures that contact with physicians and other customers are conducted in a manner that displays superior customer service.
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Other Information

Other information:
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate of completion from an American Medical Association Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program possessing CRT certification and licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care. All RRT therapists required to be RRT credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care maintain the requirements necessary to retain the designation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• One year experience in a Respiratory Care hospital type setting preferred.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• Must be licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. All RRT RCP therapists by RRT credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care. They are required to maintain that status.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Good interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated understanding of patient care needs according to the developmental stages for various age groups. BCLS training required. ACLS and NRP strongly encouraged. Strong Customer Focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens, infectious and contagious diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment. Contact with cleaning agents, chemicals, and some toxic chemicals may also require use of PPE. Subject to stressful work periods and long irregular hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Walking and standing throughout shift; lifting patients daily with assistance. Pushes and/or pulls or carries equipment throughout shift.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $28.06 - $33.67 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.