Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - FT - Mixed

Memorial Physician Practices; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare provider where you will play a vital role in respiratory care. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for measuring lung capacity, analyzing blood samples, and delivering therapies based on patient care plans. Your critical thinking skills will be essential as you monitor patient conditions and respond to emergencies. This position offers the opportunity to educate patients and their families about respiratory health while ensuring the highest standards of care. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program required.
• Must possess critical thinking and decisive judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples.
• Educates patients and families about illnesses and resources.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Graduate of a school of Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
2. Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
3. Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
4. Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
5. Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
6. Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
7. Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
8. Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Minimum Education

Graduate of a school of Respiratory Therapy.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire.
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of employment.
AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of employment.
Note: PALS and NRP not required for Cardiopulmonary Rehab RRTs or Physician Practice RRTs.

Required Licenses

North Carolina, United States
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
Credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

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