Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health at Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Respiratory Care Therapist to perform all modalities per guidelines. You will respond to resuscitations, manage ventilation, and document care in patient records.

The role requires RRT credential, NCRCB license, BCLS, and at least 1 year of experience. You may serve as charge therapist in their absence and cover all ages with various therapies.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in COARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• RRT credential required.
• Licensed by NCRCB required.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines.
• Perform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines.
• Access patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and complete appropriate documentation.
• Provide airway management and conduct resuscitation and intubations after approval.
• Assess patient condition and response to respiratory care and recommend actions.
• Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment under Respiratory Care supervision.
• Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor.
• Knowledgeable in equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages.
• Charge for services provided including use of BCX system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Medical terminology

Calm under pressure

Infant to adult care

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

RRT credential

NCRCB license

BCLS certification

Tools

BCX system

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health at Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Respiratory Care Therapist to perform all modalities per guidelines. You will respond to resuscitations, manage ventilation, and document care in patient records.

The role requires RRT credential, NCRCB license, BCLS, and at least 1 year of experience. You may serve as charge therapist in their absence and cover all ages with various therapies.