Respiratory Care Practitioner - 3x12 Nights

About the role

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for assessing patients with respiratory disorders, conducting diagnostic tests, developing treatment plans, and administering respiratory therapy. This role operates medical devices, monitors patient responses, and provides emergency care when needed. Working under some supervision, this role also educates patients about respiratory health and disease prevention.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients with respiratory disorders
• Conduct diagnostic tests (pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases, etc.)
• Develop treatment plans in consultation with physicians
• Administer respiratory therapy (inhalants, mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration, environmental control systems, aerosol generators)
• Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist with breathing exercises
• Monitor physiological responses to therapy (vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry changes)
• Evaluate effects of therapy and recommend adjustments
• Complete discharge planning with interdisciplinary team
• Design home exercise programs and instruct patients, families, and caregivers
• Provide emergency care when needed
• Educate patients about respiratory health and disease prevention
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Licensed by North Carolina Respiratory Care Board
  • National Board of Respiratory Care certification as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) within six months of hire
  • Provisional license or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) acceptable at hire in lieu of RRT
  • BLS (CPR) – American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
  • ACLS – American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)