Respiratory Therapist -

CaroMont Health; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $13,000

Job summary

CaroMont Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to set up and manage respiratory therapy equipment and deliver inhaled medications to patients. You will perform arterial blood gas analyses and bedside pulmonary assessments in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements include an approved respiratory therapy program completion, NC RCP license, and RRT credential. ACLS is required in most settings; PALS preferred in some units. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved respiratory therapy program and NC RCP license.
• RRT credential required; provisional NCRCB license must obtain RRT within 12 months.
• Strong problem solving, emergency handling, and time management skills.
• BLS certification required for all respiratory staff.
• Additional area-specific requirements must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Adult care/Main ED: ACLS required; PALS preferred.
• NICU: NRP required; STABLE and PALS preferred.
• Mt. Holly ED: ACLS, PALS; 1 year of respiratory therapy experience; Hazmat certification preferred.
• EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage respiratory therapy equipment including oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, BiPAP/CPAP, and mechanical ventilation.
• Administer prescribed inhaled drugs to inpatients and outpatients.
• Perform arterial sticks for blood gas analysis and bedside pulmonary status assessments.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

RCP license

RRT credential

ACLS

PALS

Education

Respiratory Therapy program completion

RRT credential

RCP license (NC)

Tools

Mechanical ventilation

Oxygen delivery systems

Nebulizers

Job description

Sign on bonus up to $13,000 (depending on experience)

Job Summary: To set up and manage various @types of respiratory therapy equipment including the various oxygen delivery systems, nebulizers, , BiPAP/CPAPs, and mechanical ventilation. Manage protocols and administer prescribed doses of respiratory therapy inhaled drugs to inpatients and outpatients. Ability to perform arterial sticks for blood gas analysis and various bedside procedures to assess pulmonary status.

Qualifications: Completion of an approved respiratory therapy program and licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of North Carolina. The RRT credential is required for employment. (RCPs with a Provisional license from the NCRCB must obtain RRT credential within 12 months of employment). Considerable knowledge of respiratory care, terminology, procedures, and techniques. Ability to deal tactfully with patients, physicans and other hospital staff. Must be able to problem solve, handle emergencies, and have time management skills. BLS required for all respiratory staff. Other requirements are based on areas worked and must be obtained within 6 months of employment:

Adult care/Main ED - ACLS is required with PALS preferred. NICU - NRP required with STABLE and PALS preferred; Mt. Holly ED - ACLS, PALS and at least 1 year of respiratory therapy experience is required with Hazmat certification preferred.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability