Respiratory Therapist

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation, and arterial punctures. 
• Evaluate the appropriateness of medical orders.
• Proficient in the application of mechanical ventilator modalities.
• Proficient in the application of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV); Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP).
• Performs invasive procedures to include arterial blood gas acquisition and endotracheal intubation.
• Serve as a member of the code/ emergency team.
• Perform tracheotomy tube changes according to approved procedures and policies.
• Assist in the transport of patients requiring mechanical ventilation or airway protection.
• Interpret clinical data to optimize patient clinical objectives.
• Participate in clinical rounds with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers
• Assist with Bronchoscopy.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Facilitates Refilling of Liquid O2 Tanks.
• Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
• May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patient's disease process. Provide for appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
• Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as a resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Serves as a resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff. Aids in training new staff members, students, and new physicians. Provides in-services as required. May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.
• Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records patient information in an electronic medical record system.

• W2 contract position. (Open for 6 weeks contract assignment)
• $150 Sign-On Bonus after completion of first 40 hrs.
• Weekly Pay.

• Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Required)

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

• North Carolina State Licensure.
• Registry RRT/CRT by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

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