Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in North Carolina. The successful candidate will assess lung capacity, manage therapies for patients, and ensure compliance with care standards. The role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a commitment for two years, and requires relevant certifications and a high level of critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Requires AHA BLS, ACLS within 30 days of hire, PALS and NRP within 6 months (specific to roles).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required with the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples.
• Delivers therapy per care plan and monitors patient condition.
• Educates patients and manages respiratory care supplies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

Graduate of a school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Description:

$15,000 Sign on Bonus with a 2-year commitment!

Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.

Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.

Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education
Graduate of a school of Respiratory Therapy

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire.
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of employment.
AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of employment

Note: PALS and NRP not required for Cardiopulmonary Rehab RRTs or Physician Practice RRTs.

Required Licenses
[North Carolina,United States]Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

Credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.