Resp Care Practitioner RRT Job at UNC Health Blue Ridge
This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! RRT's with at least one-year Acute setting experience are eligible to receive a $10,000.00 sign on bonus. Those relocating from more than 50 miles away are eligible to receive reimbursable relocation expenses. Accepting the bonus requires signing a 2-year employment agreement. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates are eligible for benefits packages, paid time off and tuition assistance.
JOB SUMMARY: Works with physicians to develop treatment plans. Applies respiratory care procedures upon physician’s orders. Strong knowledge of the critical care patient in need of specialized respiratory care. Must have strong problem-solving skills to assess and evaluate a patient’s symptoms, recommend and administer appropriate treatments. Participates in On-Call rotation and available to work at Morganton and Valdese Hospital. Performs test procedures, safety, information systems, equipment care, training and other necessary duties; resolves technical problems and supplies possible solutions, effectively communicates with customers and colleagues. Performs job duties beyond respiratory care as necessary to ensure the provision of safe, quality patient care in the free-standing Emergency Department setting. Works at the top of Licensure as approved by NCRCB. Knowledge of life span growth and development and ability to interpret data to identify age-appropriate treatment and special needs required. Ensures adherence to the Corporate Compliance Program. Performs other related duties as deemed appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Applies critical care respiratory procedures upon physician’s orders, Protocols, including set-up and management of ventilators, Bi-pap/C-pap, nasal cannulas, intubation, tracheostomy tubes, nebulizer, pulse oximetry, etc.
- Strong problem-solving skills to assess and evaluate a patient’s systems, recommend and administer appropriate treatments.
- Performs test procedures, ABG/Blood Gas Lab, safety, information systems, equipment care, training
- Resolves technical problems and suggests possible solutions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited two-year program (CoARC accredited school). AS degree preferred.
Experience: Two years of patient care experience preferred.
License/Registration: Licensed by the North Carolina Board for Respiratory Care; Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Other: Current CPR (BLS); ACLS, PALS; NRP issued by the American Heart Association is required within first 90 day.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires range of motion within functional limits. Functional hearing and vision. Manual/finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Frequent standing/walking. Occasional bending, stooping/stretching. Occasionally lift/carry 35 pounds.
Location: UNC Health Blue Ridge · Respiratory Care - Morganton
Schedule: Full Time, 7p-7a, M, T, W, TH
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