We are hiring for:
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Bear Creek - Children & Adults
Location: La Grange, NC (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $32+ (depending on role and experience)
Incentives: $6,000 sign-on bonus is being offered.
Schedule: 12 hour shifts; 7am - 7pm
We are seeking passionate Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) who are committed to caring for pediatric patients and adults, primarily those with tracheostomies.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Deliver approved respiratory therapy services to all assigned service users in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
- Assess, monitor, and evaluate service users' respiratory needs; provide interventions and modify care plans as needed.
- Maintain clear and timely documentation in medical records, including respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment use.
- Communicate changes in service user conditions to nursing staff, the Director of Respiratory, and other team members.
- Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed and train staff on proper administration when applicable.
- Lead and support interdisciplinary team meetings by providing updates on respiratory conditions and recommendations.
- Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and proper functionality.
- Provide training and education to staff, families, and service users on respiratory care practices and emergency protocols.
- Support workers' compensation efforts by addressing respiratory health as part of injury prevention and care management.
- Participate in quality assurance and facility assessments (e.g., Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments).
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure proper infection control procedures are followed.
- Support crisis management efforts and provide calm, professional care during emergencies.
- May access and appropriately handle protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of North Carolina (required)
- Minimum two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; experience with IDD populations is a plus
Other Duties:
- Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting unit needs.
- Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
This position may or may not have supervisor responsibilities depending on the job profile.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
- Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
- Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Required to regularly stand and walk.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
- Must be able to talk and hear.
Pre-employment Screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Pre-employment Screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation f