Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

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  Location:
  
  
  Wilkes Medical Center, Wilkes, NC
  
  



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  Shift Schedule: PRN - as needed
  
  
  
  

YOULL NEED:

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  Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
  
  



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  Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.
  
  



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  Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
  
  



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  Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
  
  



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  Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
  
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
  
  



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  Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
  
  



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  Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
  
  



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  Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
  
  



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  Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
  
  



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  Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
  
  



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  Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
  
  

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
  
  



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  Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress
  
  

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