Respiratory Therapist - Physician Practice

Description

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Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) administers respiratory care under the direction of a physician, as assigned within scope of practice.

Responsibilities:
*Administers respiratory patient care under the direction of a physician. Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
*Educates patients, especially those with complex care issues, within hospital setting and for post-discharge care. Topic include but are not limited to:
oBronchodilator usage
oContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment usage, care and maintenance
oRamifications of smoking / tobacco usage and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
oAsthma symptom management and medication usage
*Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy and other components of standard respiratory care. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways.
*Implements the use of a range of respiratory equipment for breathing assistance and secretion management. Tests equipment, patient response and leads patient through breathing exercises.
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Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS

Required
*Must have active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
*Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license as issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB).
*Must hold active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
*Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
*Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

01.5372.3321

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Carolina Lung Sleep Pardee

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: 705 6TH AV W

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.