Registered Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care Ventilation

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Care professional to perform all aspects and modalities for Health System patients in Fayetteville, NC. The role responds to resuscitation and respiratory emergencies, documents in patient charts, and serves as charge therapist when needed.

You will administer therapies, manage ventilation, monitor equipment, and contribute to departmental policies while upholding safety and quality standards within a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program required.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) required.
• Licensed by the NCRCB required.
• BCLS certified by the American Heart Association required.
• Clinical experience preferred.

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 maintains mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation.
• Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation.
• Perform intubations after receiving approval.
• Assess patient condition and respond to respiratory care so recommendations can be made when necessary and establish protocols are followed.
• Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment that are the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Department.
• Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor.
• Charges for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Respiratory care modalities

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Education

COARC approved Respiratory Care Program

RRT certification

NCRCB licensure

BCLS certification

Tools

Ventilators

BCX system

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Care professional to perform all aspects and modalities for Health System patients in Fayetteville, NC. The role responds to resuscitation and respiratory emergencies, documents in patient charts, and serves as charge therapist when needed.

You will administer therapies, manage ventilation, monitor equipment, and contribute to departmental policies while upholding safety and quality standards within a dynamic hospital environment.