Respiratory Therapist - Ambulatory Clinic

Davita Inc.; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Hendersonville, NC. The role involves administering respiratory care, performing intubation, and educating patients post-discharge. Ideal candidates will hold an active RRT status and a current RCP license in North Carolina. Experience in pediatric/neonatal care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RRT status by the NBRC is mandatory.
• Current RCP license for North Carolina required.
• BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory patient care under physician supervision.
• Educate patients on complex care needs in hospital and post-discharge.
• Perform intubation and manage ventilator modes.

Skills

Patient Education

Airway Management

Ventilator Management

Aerosol Therapy

Intubation

Education

Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status

Current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Respiratory Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) administers respiratory care under the supervision of a physician, within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Administers respiratory patient care under a physician's supervision. Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

• Educates patients, especially those with complex care needs, within the hospital setting and for post-discharge care. Topics include but are not limited to:

• Bronchodilator usage

• CPAP equipment usage, care, and maintenance

• Ramifications of smoking/tobacco use and/or COPD

• Asthma symptom management and medication use

• Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and other components of respiratory care. Manages airway management including aspiration of established airways.

• Performs intubation of critical care patients as directed by a physician. Selects and manages ventilator modes such as PRVC to treat specific conditions. Monitors and evaluates intubated patients regularly, including spontaneous breathing trials for weaning.

• Evaluates blood-gas levels via arterial punctures for all intubated patients and as ordered. Adjusts care and respiratory parameters as needed.

• Uses various respiratory equipment for breathing assistance and secretion management. Tests equipment, assesses patient response, and guides breathing exercises.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status by the NBRC

• Current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the NCRCB

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• Experience in pediatric/neonatal care settings

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications