Respiratory Therapist

PRN Respiratory TherapistNorth Carolina Specialty Hospital is currently hiring PRN Respiratory Therapists for an Acuity Adaptable Unit.Job Summary: The primary objective of this position is to assure the delivery of comprehensive, safe, effective, cost effective and appropriate respiratory care for patients across the age continuum, in accordance with established hospital policy and National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) best practice standards. Under minimal supervision, the incumbent will direct and/or provide professional respiratory care for an assigned group of patients across the age continuum. Utilizes the respiratory care protocols for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to direct or provide respiratory care. May provide supervision and guidance to other team member(s), and may be authorized, in the absence of the manager, to make decisions affecting the Acuity Adaptable Unit (ICU).Job Duties:Administer oxygen, medication, nebulized therapy and Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), and incentive breathing devicesPerform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and Bag-mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures, bedside pulmonary mechanics, diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, EKGs, and cardiac monitoringTransport patients within the hospital as neededInsert adjunct airways, insert and maintain artificial airwaysVerify physician ordersAssure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/supplies necessary in the provision of patient careAssure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care proceduresRecognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate responseUnderstands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactionsMakes patient care assessments according to accepted protocolsProvides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team, as neededMonitors response to all therapyPerforms documentation, as needed, in the patient medical recordCommunicates & participates in all pertinent clinical information & quality improvement activitiesPerforms routine cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipmentPerforms all additional job duties as needed and/or assigned within the scope of practiceTraining, Education & Experience:Graduate of a CoARC accredited school of Respiratory CareCertified by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) * Possess an unencumbered North Carolina license to practice Respiratory CareMust be able to communicate and understand the English language both verbal and written. BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required upon hire,Minimum of three (3) years of intubation and ICU experience required. One (1) year of ISTAT experience preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.