Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full Time Days

Respiratory Therapist

Performs all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients' charts and departmental records. Performs as charge therapist when necessary.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines
• Performs intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines
• Access patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement respiratory care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation
• Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation. Perform intubation after receiving approval.
• Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment
• Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor
• Knowledgeable in the use of equipment and treatment modalities for patients of all ages
• Charge all services provided inclusive of use of BCX system
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

• CRT credentials or Provisional License required
• Graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program
• Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care (CRT)
• Licensed by the NCRCB
• BCLS certified by the American Heart Association (must be taken through CFV Training & Development within 30 days of start date)
• Must obtain RRT credentials within 36 months of hire date to maintain employment

Work Experience:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must have an understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities
• Must have the ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests
• Knowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson's Model) in order to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or though staff

Physical Requirements:

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment
• Ability to position and move patients
• Ability to push heavy equipment to patients' bedsides
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

RRT - National Board For Respiratory Care

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity