Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

ECU Health; Edenton (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Edenton. In this vital role, you'll provide safe and effective respiratory care services to patients of all ages, collaborating with a skilled team of healthcare professionals. Your responsibilities will include evaluating patient needs, developing tailored care plans, and responding to critical emergencies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes in a supportive and diverse environment. If you're passionate about respiratory care and eager to contribute to a community-focused healthcare facility, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification and active NC Respiratory Care licensure required.
• RRT credential must be obtained within 1 year of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with respiratory illnesses.
• Initiate and update respiratory care plans based on patient progress.
• Participate in life-support activities and emergency responses.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Education

Clinical Decision-Making

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

Job ID: 970187
Facility: ECU Health Chowan
Dept: Respiratory Care
Location: Edenton, NC
FT/PT: Full-Time
Shift: Not Applicable
Reg/Temp: Regular
Date Posted: Feb 5, 2025

ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. The facility offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities.

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. RCP's are involved in clinical decision-making, 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.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service appropriate to the age of the patient. Assess the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care by acquiring and evaluating clinical data and assessing the cardiopulmonary and overall status of the patient based on the age of the patient.
2. Initiates a respiratory care plan upon admission to Respiratory Services identifying primary respiratory problem, goals and interventions. Updates care plan at least once per shift relative to the progress toward the goal.
3. Initiates respiratory care, evaluating and monitoring patients' responses to such care, modifying the prescribed respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary procedures to achieve desired therapeutic objectives.
4. Participates in life-support activities as required, responds to Trauma, High Risk Deliveries, and Code Blue emergencies throughout the hospital.
5. Uses universal precautions appropriately and performs proper handwashing between each patient.
6. Demonstrates safe operation of all equipment in compliance with department policy, safety, disinfection, infection control and quality control standards.
7. As directed by the supervisor, may have additional responsibility as charge therapist and/or preceptor for students and/or new employees.
8. Participates in In-Service Education, Patient Rounds and Conferences and maintains 24 hours continuing education credits per year.

Qualifications

1. American Heart Association BLS Certification.
2. Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care.
3. Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.
4. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registry Eligible with RRT credential obtained within 1 year of graduation.
5. American Heart Association ACLS, if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 6 months of Employment and maintained.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 0 to 3 years post graduate experience is required.

Other Information

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition Consultant