Respiratory Therapist for Acute Adaptable Unit - PRN

North 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 devices

Perform 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 monitoring

Transport patients within the hospital as needed

Insert adjunct airways, insert and maintain artificial airways

Verify physician orders

Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/supplies necessary in the provision of patient care

Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures

Recognizes life threatening situations and initiates appropriate response

Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions

Makes patient care assessments according to accepted protocols

Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team, as needed

Monitors response to all therapy

Performs documentation, as needed, in the patient medical record

Communicates & participates in all pertinent clinical information & quality improvement activities

Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment

Performs all additional job duties as needed and/or assigned within the scope of practice

Training, Education & Experience

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited school of Respiratory Care
• Certified by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory
• Therapist (RRT) * Possess an unencumbered North Carolina license to practice Respiratory Care
• Must 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.