Respiratory Therapist
Schedule: Full-time, nights
How you'll contribute
A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Schedule: Full-time, nights
How you'll contribute
A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:
- Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer;, EKGs, and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
- Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
- Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
- Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
- Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
- Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
- Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
- Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
- Participates in performance improvement and required education.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
- Education: Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required.
- License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of North Carolina.
- Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required.
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in rutherfordton at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.