Respiratory Therapist II (Per Diem)

Respiratory Therapist II (Per Diem)

Breathing Life Into Careers

Join a team where Respiratory Therapists practice at the top of their license in a nationally recognized academic, medical center. From cutting-edge technology to complex adult and pediatric care, UNC empowers Respiratory Therapists to make a real impact--every patient, every breath, every day.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary: Under the direction of the department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, the Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist, Senior administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients respiratory dysfunction.

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE NIGHT SHIFT

Responsibilities:

1. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures. 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.

2. May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.

3. 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 an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.

4. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Serves as resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff. Aids in training new staff members, students and new physicians.

5. Provides in-services as required. May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.

6. Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records patient information in electronic medical record system.

7. Determines most suitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and modifications which may be needed that will be compatible with Physician's

8. Implements appropriate pulmonary education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient with full consideration of patient safety needs.

9. Instructs patients on bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.

10. Maintains oxygen and other respiration supplies. Inspects, tests and adjusts respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Orders repairs when needed.

11. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

12. Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, 02 saturation, and heart rate responses.