Respiratory Therapist, AH Pineville

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Respiratory Care professional to provide comprehensive respiratory therapy and patient care. The role involves initiating and monitoring mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, performing diagnostic procedures, and evaluating therapies according to established protocols.

The ideal candidate will have an AMA-approved Respiratory Care education, an RRT credential, and state licensure, with experience in emergency settings and strong EMR skills.

Competenze

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care required; RRT certification preferred.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the applicable state.

Mansioni

• Demonstrates knowledge in oxygen delivery and related equipment to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and explains purpose and effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains ventilators (mechanical and non-invasive).
• Evaluates current therapies and makes care recommendations.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care techniques in emergencies.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Works independently across patient care areas.
• Follows safety guidelines and completes regulatory requirements.
• Completes proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment.
• Proficient with EMR interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

Conoscenze

Oxygen delivery modalities

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Blood gas analysis

EMR proficiency

Independent patient care

Formazione

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

RRT certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Strumenti

Respiratory care equipment

EMR system interface

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Essential Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

Physical Requirements

Requires repetitive physical activity. Able to walk and stand to perform duties. Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight is necessary. Exposures to working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care. Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required, Bachelor's' degree preferred. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of applicable state.BLS required per policy guidelines.For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required.