Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 74.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at Alleghany County Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. The role supports hospital-wide respiratory care, with PRN, variable shifts and requires NBRC-registered RRT and NC licensure. BLS is required, and PALS/NRP and ACLS must be completed within set timelines.

The incumbent will collaborate with care teams, perform ventilatory support, and ensure patient safety with ongoing monitoring and testing as per policy.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of AMA approved respiratory care program or NBRC-compliant requirements.
• RRT certification by NBRC and NC state licensure.
• BLS certification is required.
• PALS and NRP must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Aufgaben

• Provides respiratory therapies following age-appropriate standards and policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support as needed.
• Reports routine procedures to relief staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing per policy.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring for patient safety.
• Maintains professional knowledge and supports quality improvement efforts.
• Delivers age-specific patient care in line with Age-Specific Care Guidelines.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal relationships

Ability to multitask under stress

Ausbildung

RRT NBRC licensed (North Carolina)

BLS certification

PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment

ACLS within 90 days of employment

Jobbeschreibung

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location: Alleghany County Memorial Hospital, Sparta, NC
• Shift Schedule: PRN, Varies

YOU’LL NEED:

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
• Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
• Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.