Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Vetted Solutions; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions in Wilmington, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory treatments and tests under supervision, collaborating with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans and ensuring the competent delivery of routine and emergent services. You will explain procedures to patients, document treatment responses, and maintain equipment.

Required licensure as an RCP or RRT, an associate degree, and preferred two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) per state requirements.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Preferred 2 years of clinical experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across all ages, including procedures and tests.
• Explain procedures to patients and document treatment responses.
• Maintain equipment and assist with policy education and quality initiatives.
• Respond to code blue and precept students and new staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

The role involves administering a range of respiratory treatments and tests under supervision, collaborating with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans, and ensuring the competent delivery of both routine and emergent respiratory services. Responsibilities include explaining procedures to patients, documenting treatment responses, and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

include licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner or Registered Respiratory Therapist, an associate degree, and preferred experience of two years. The ideal candidate demonstrates performance standards such as ownership, teamwork, communication, and compassion.

Key duties

encompass providing direct patient care across all ages, assisting with special procedures, performing point-of-care testing, and participating in developing policies and education. Must be ACLS certified, able to respond to code blue, and capable of precepting new staff and students. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional patient experiences, fostering teamwork and safety, and supporting continuous education and quality improvement initiatives.