Registered Respiratory Therapist-Full-Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Care professional for Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC. You will perform all aspects of respiratory care, respond to emergencies, and maintain documentation.

The role requires an COARC-approved Associate degree, RRT certification, and AHA BCLS, with potential to serve as charge therapist when needed. North Carolina licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program required.
• RRT certification and NCRCB licensure required.
• BCLS certification required; 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer continuous oxygen and bland aerosol therapy per guidelines.
• Perform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per guidelines.
• Access medications from Medication Security Area for respiratory care per policy.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and document appropriately.
• Assist in airway management and resuscitation as needed with approvals.
• Assess patient condition and respond with evidence-based care.
• Operate monitoring equipment within Respiratory Care responsibilities.
• Serve as charge therapist in supervisor’s absence.
• Proficient with equipment and modalities for all ages.
• Charge for services rendered, including BCX system usage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Calm under pressure

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

RRT certification

NCRCB licensure

BCLS certification

Tools

BCX system

Job description

Facility Betsy Johnson Hospital Location Dunn, North Carolina Department Respiratory Care Services Job Family Allied Health Work Shift Nights (United States of America)

Summary

Perform all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Respond to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintain and complete appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records. Perform as charge therapist when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• 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 completes appropriate documentation
• Provide airway management, ventilation and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation and perform intubations after receiving approval
• Assess patient condition and response 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
• Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages
• Charge for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: Associate’s degree from 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
• Work Experience: 1 year of clinical experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
• Understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities
• Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
• Knowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson’s Model) to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staff

Physical Requirements

• Ability to communicate orally
• Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment
• Visual acuity
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to position and move patients
• Ability to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsides
• May involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Required Licenses and Certifications

• RRT - National Board For Respiratory Care

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.