Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

WakeMed Travel Staffing seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide airway management, nebulized medications, secretion management and oxygen therapy across adult, pediatric and neonatal patients in North Carolina’s Triangle region.

The role requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, RT credential, NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and 1 year of clinical experience, with BLS/ACLS and PALS/NRP as applicable.

Qualificações

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required.
• Certification as Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• NC Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• 1 year clinical experience in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Basic Life Support required; ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide airway management and oxygen therapy.
• Administer nebulized medications and manage secretions.
• Collaborate with physicians and health care team to assess and adjust therapies.

Conhecimentos

Airway management

Nebulized medications

Oxygen therapy

Formação académica

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

The Respiratory Therapist provides airway management, administration of nebulized medications, secretion management and application of oxygen therapy within the scope of practice under physician orders. Patient populations consist of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. The Therapist plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of therapy with communication to physician and health care team.WakeMed Travel Staffing offers staff roles with flexibility and stability of a position in North Carolina’s Triangle region. Staff have opportunities to work across all locations at WakeMed to provide the highest level of quality care to our patients.(Adult) Basic Life Support Required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Required. (Neonatal/Peds) Basic Life Support Required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Required.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Certified Respiratory Therapist Required - Or Registered Respiratory Therapist Required - And NC Respiratory Care Practitioner Required

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Required

Experience

1 Year Clinical - Respiratory Therapy Required