Respiratory Therapist Specialist

3 weeks ago

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States Vidant Health Full time
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist II

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist II to join our team at Vidant Health. As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will be responsible for providing high-quality respiratory care to patients in a safe and efficient manner. You will work under the supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager, Assistant Manager, and Respiratory Care Supervisor.

Responsibilities:
  • Assess the appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care by acquiring and evaluating clinical data and assessing the cardiopulmonary/overall status of the patient based on the age of the patient.
  • Initiate a respiratory care plan upon admission to Respiratory Services identifying primary respiratory problem, goals, and interventions.
  • Update care plan at least once per shift relative to the progress toward the goal.
  • Initiate respiratory care, evaluating and monitoring patients' responses to such care, modifying the prescribed respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary procedures and life support endeavors to achieve desired therapeutic objectives.
  • Participate in life-support activities as required, responds to Trauma, High Risk Deliveries, ERT, and Code Blue emergencies throughout the hospital.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions with oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, airway care, lung expansion, bronchial hygiene, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
  • Use 'Red Rules' and Patient Safety Behaviors to provide safe patient care.
  • Provide/records all patient and family education in patient medical record.
  • Provides/assesses information from respiratory parameter studies, peak flow measurements, pulse oximetry monitoring, ABG/VBG/CBG results, capnography, pulmonary mechanics/graphics monitors, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac output monitoring.
  • Incorporate department protocol-driven care appropriately to direct clinical practice.
  • Use universal precautions appropriately and perform proper hand washing between each patient.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
  • Use department 'scripts' to effectively communicate with other departments, patients, families, coworkers, and students in person or over the phone.
  • Demonstrate safe operation of all equipment in compliance with department policy, safety, disinfection, infection control, and quality control standards.
  • Demonstrate effective computer skills for electronic charting, billing, and respiratory order processing.
  • As directed by the supervisor, may have additional responsibility as charge therapist and/or preceptor for students and/or new employees.
  • Participate in Inservice Education, Patient Rounds/Conferences, and obtain 24 education contact hours/year.
  • Actively participate on Respiratory Action Team of own choosing.
  • Active Membership with NBRC and AARC/NCSRC recommended.
  • Completion and maintenance of all Clinical ladder requirements-with participation in CQI activities.
Requirements:
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification.
  • Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care.
  • Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
  • American Heart Association ACLS is required.
  • 3 to 9 years of experience is required.
General Statement:
It is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements, and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

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