Respiratory Therapist II (RRT)

Novant Health; Danbury (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Part-Time Respiratory Therapist II, RT to join our Diagnostic Radiology team at Community Hospital of Stokes in Danbury, NC. This role involves advocating for patients and performing respiratory care, including ventilator management and bronchial hygiene.

Applicants should have a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, with further education preferred. Current RCP licensure is necessary. Join us in providing exemplary care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have current RCP licensure in the appropriate state.
• Ability to perform patient transfers and evaluate their needs.
• Demonstrates independence in the specialty of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Act as a patient advocate by incorporating education into care plans.
• Prioritize job duties based on patients’ needs.
• Administer and evaluate medication therapies.
• Document care in accordance with hospital policy.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Ventilator management

Bronchial hygiene therapy

Interpretation of blood gas analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 Year / Associate Degree

4 Year / Bachelor's degree

Job description

What We Offer:

• Job Title: Respiratory Therapist II, RT
• Schedule: 8am-8pm, Part- Time, Day Shift
• Department: Diagnostic Radiology
• Location: Community Hospital of Stokes - Danbury, NC

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RCP licensure in appropriate state, required.

What You’ll Do:

• Acts as a patient advocate for the patient and their support system by incorporating education in the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Prioritize job duties according to patients’ needs and changing acuity levels and ensures timely completion of care interventions, medical orders, etc.
• Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers and transports patients.
• Ability to evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate routine respiratory care such as ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapy, etc., as well as perform higher levels of care in critical care areas and emergent situations.
• Demonstrates independence in the specialty of Respiratory Care. Practices according to state requirements and standards.
• Critical Care Specific: Ventilator management, code blue, airway management, interpretation and intervention with blood gas analysis, use of all related protocols for patient care.
• Document care in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.