Respiratory Therapist

Davita Inc.; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide essential respiratory care and support to patients. The role involves administering treatments, maintaining medical records, and assisting in the training of new staff. This position offers varied schedules including nights and weekends and requires licensing by the North Carolina Board. Suitable for those entering the field, offering exposure to a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• Registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT), must be registered within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care procedures and treatments for patients' respiratory dysfunction.
• Maintains and improves job knowledge and serves as a resource for other staff.
• Records all patient care information accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Aerosol Therapy

Oxygen Therapy

Endotracheal Intubation

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This position is for days, nights, and/or weekends- where needed.

12 hour shifts only.

Summary:
Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, administers respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction. After completion of orientation, functions independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:
1. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
2. May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
3. May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patient's disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
4. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Serves as resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff. Aids in training new staff members, students and new physicians. Provides in-services as required. May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.
5. Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records patient information in electronic medical record system.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT). Must be registered (CRT or RRT) within 6 months of hire. BLS on hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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