Temporary Supplemental Registered Respiratory Therapist -Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks a Respiratory Care professional to perform all modalities across the Health System. You will respond to emergencies, document care, and step in as charge therapist when necessary.

Requirements include COARC-approved program, RRT credential, NCRCB license, and BCLS certification. One year of clinical experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• COARC-approved program completion required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Licensed by NCRCB in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer oxygen and aerosol therapies per guidelines.
• Operate ventilation and monitor patient responses.
• Respond to resuscitation situations and emergencies.
• Document care and maintain charts per policy.
• Serve as charge therapist when needed.
• Assess and adjust care based on patient condition.
• Manage and monitor respiratory equipment across ages.
• Perform procedures per department protocols.

Skills

Respiratory care

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Ventilation support

Team collaboration

Education

COARC-approved Respiratory Care Program

RRT certification

NCRCB license

BCLS certification

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Supplemental Staffing

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Perform 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 Functions

The 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 guidelines

• Perform intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines

• Access patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement Respiratory Care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures

• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation

• Provide airway management, ventilation and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation and perform intubations after receiving approval

• Assess patient condition and response to respiratory care so recommendations can be made when necessary and establish protocols are followed

• Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment that are the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Department

• Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor

• Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages

• Charge for all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The 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 required

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) required

• Licensed by the NCRCB required

• BCLS certified by the American Heart Association required

Work Experience:

• 1 year of clinical experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities

• Ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests

• Knowledgeable 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 staff

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate orally

• Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment

• Visual acuity

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

• Ability to position and move patients

• Ability to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsides

• May involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity