Temporary Supplemental Reg/Cert Respiratory Therapist

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Supplemental Staffing

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

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

Perform 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 maintains mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation

Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed chest compression as necessary during emergency resuscitation

Perform intubations after receiving approval

Assess patient condition and respond to respiratory care so recommendations can be made when necessary and establish protocols are followed

Initiate and maintain monitoring equipment that are the responsibility of the Respiratory Care Department

Perform as charge therapists in the absence of a supervisor

Charges for 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:

Graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program required

Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) required

Licensed by the NCRCB required

BCLS certified by the American Heart Association required

Work Experience:

Clinical experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities

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) to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staff

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate orally

Manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment

Visual acuity

Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

Ability to position and move patients

Ability to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsides

May involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials

Required Licenses and Certifications

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