American Addiction Centers·Concord, North Carolina
Provide age-appropriate respiratory therapies and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support for patients. Ensure patient safety through invasive and non-invasive monitoring and maintain professional competency in point-of-care testing.
36402 Atrium Health Cabarrus - Respiratory Therapy Services
Status: Part time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 24
7P-7A night shift. This position is sign on bonus eligible.
$30.70 - $46.05
Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' experience.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of applicable state required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
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Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
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Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
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Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
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Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient.
Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
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Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
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Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
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Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Skills/Qualifications: Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care
Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress
Regular exposure to patient blood products from collecting/procuring specimens and wearing protective equipment in response to the blood products according to OSHA standards
Frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases (airborne pathogens, TB, etc.)
Works with caustic/toxic chemicals and drugs
Subject to handling emergency, crises, and stressful environments
Climate controlled, clean environment
Subject to many interruptions
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Market context
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