Temporary Supplemental Registered Respiratory Therapist -Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Respiratory Care professional to perform all aspects of respiratory therapy per department guidelines. You will respond to emergencies, manage ventilation, and document care in patient charts and departmental records.

Required credentials include an associate degree in respiratory care, RRT, NCRCB license, and BCLS. Typically, 1 year of clinical experience is preferred; the role may involve serving as charge therapist as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care from COARC-approved program.
• RRT credential is required.
• Licensed by the NCRCB is required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• 1 year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer continuous oxygen and aerosol therapy per guidelines.
• Initiate and maintain ventilation and complete documentation.
• Respond to resuscitation situations and emergencies as needed.
• Provide airway management and perform intubations after approval.
• Assess patient condition and adjust care; monitor responses.
• Maintain charts and departmental records for respiratory care.
• Serve as charge therapist in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Medical terminology

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Anatomy & physiology understanding

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care

RRT certification (National Board for Respiratory Care)

NCRCB license

BCLS certification

Tools

BCX system

Ventilators

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentSupplemental StaffingJob FamilyAllied HealthWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryPerform all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Respond to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintain and complete appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records. Perform as charge therapist when necessary.Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelinesPerform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelinesAccess patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and proceduresInitiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentationProvide airway management, ventilation and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation and perform intubations after receiving approvalAssess patient condition and response to respiratory care so recommendations can be made when necessary and establish protocols are followedInitiate and maintain monitoring equipment that are the responsibility of the Respiratory Care DepartmentPerform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisorKnowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all agesCharge for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX systemOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:Associate’s degree from a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program requiredRegistered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) requiredLicensed by the NCRCB requiredBCLS certified by the American Heart Association requiredWork Experience:1 year of clinical experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalitiesAbility to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guestsKnowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson’s Model) to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staffPhysical Requirements:Ability to communicate orallyManual dexterity to operate and assemble equipmentVisual acuityAbility to stand or walk for long periods of timeAbility to position and move patientsAbility to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsidesMay involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materialsRequired Licenses and CertificationsCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity