Respiratory Care Practitnr III

ECU Health; Kenansville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Benefits

Commitment Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

ECU Health seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Kenansville, North Carolina. The role involves delivering respiratory care services as part of a healthcare team, managing patients with respiratory conditions, and maintaining stringent documentation of care.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, BLS Certification, RRT by 6 months of hire, and appropriate licensure. ECU Health offers great benefits and commitment bonuses, promoting career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association is mandatory.
• Must obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) within 6 months of hire.
• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board needs to be maintained yearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, expedient respiratory care services as part of a clinical team.
• Evaluate and manage patients with respiratory illnesses.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.

Skills

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board

American Heart Association ACLS

AHA PALS and NRP (if applicable)

Education

Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care

Job description

Position Summary

Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Supervisor the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) provides safe, expedient, cost-effective Respiratory Care services. As a member of a team of health care professionals, an RCP evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Respiratory Care Practitioners behave in a manner consistent with the standards and ethics of all health care professionals. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, RCP's are involved in clinical decision-making (such as patient assessment, treatment selection and reassessment of treatment efficacy), goal directed respiratory care planning and patient education. RCP's are required to document in the patient medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, legible and legal information about the care they provide to each patient. Each RCP is responsible for billing the patient correctly for the services provided.

Minimum Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care.
• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• American Heart Association ACLS, if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 6 months of Employment and maintained.
• If working in the Children's hospital you are required to have AHA PALS and NRP in place of the AHA ACLS and you must have completed the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from your orientation end date.
• For non-medical center Respiratory care departments AHA BLS and ACLS are required. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date.

Clinical Ladder Other Information

• Rotating Shifts
  • 3x 12-Hour Shifts per week
  • Rotating Weekends
  • On Call Required
• Career Growth Opportunities Available
• Great Benefits
• Commitment Bonus

About ECU Health Duplin Hospital

ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.