Respiratory Therapist I

UNC Health Care; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive organization dedicated to improving community health. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in administering respiratory care procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This part-time position offers the chance to work independently while collaborating with a skilled team. With flexible hours and a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about respiratory health. If you're ready to make a difference in patients' lives, we invite you to apply and become a part of a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care procedures and treatments.
• Records all pertinent information in the electronic medical record system.
• May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.

Skills

Aerosol Medication Delivery

Basic Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing

Breathing Exercises

Oxygen Therapy

Arterial Cannulation

Ventilator Care

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Electronic Medical Record System

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.

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 patients 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: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: Cardiopulmonary Serv

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00

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: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

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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