Certified Or Registered Respiratory Therapist

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Summary

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 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

CRT - National Board For Respiratory Care

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

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