Respiratory Therapist I - Cardiopulmonary
Description This position is eligible for $3,000 Commitment Incentive! Shift:
NightDepartment Description:
Chatham earned 5 star ratings for over 15 consecutive quarters.
Close working relationships with departments.
Supportive work environment.
Rural hospital with medical center standards.
Free Parking for employees.
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, administers respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients? respiratory dysfunction.
After completion of orientation, functions independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
1.
Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation and arterial punctures.
Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations.
May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
2.
May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
3.
May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease process.
Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
4.
Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills.
Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.
Serves as resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff.
Aids in training new staff members, students and new physicians.
Provides in-services as required.
May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.
5.
Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies.
Records patient information in electronic medical record system.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
? Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Must be registered within 6 months of hire.
BLS on hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
? No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer:
Entity:
Chatham HospitalOrganization Unit:
Work Type:
Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week:
36.
00Work Schedule:
Night JobLocation of Job:
US:
NC:
Siler CityExempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
Not Applicable.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
NightDepartment Description:
Chatham earned 5 star ratings for over 15 consecutive quarters.
Close working relationships with departments.
Supportive work environment.
Rural hospital with medical center standards.
Free Parking for employees.
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Respiratory Therapy management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, administers respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients? respiratory dysfunction.
After completion of orientation, functions independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
1.
Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation and arterial punctures.
Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations.
May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
2.
May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
3.
May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease process.
Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
4.
Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills.
Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.
Serves as resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff.
Aids in training new staff members, students and new physicians.
Provides in-services as required.
May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.
5.
Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies.
Records patient information in electronic medical record system.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
? Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
? Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Must be registered within 6 months of hire.
BLS on hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
? No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer:
Entity:
Chatham HospitalOrganization Unit:
Work Type:
Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week:
36.
00Work Schedule:
Night JobLocation of Job:
US:
NC:
Siler CityExempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
Not Applicable.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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