Respiratory Therapist II

This position is eligible for a Commitment Incentive Bonus: $10,000 with a two-year work commitment, or $15,000 with a three-year work commitment. Additionally, relocation assistance (amounts based on location distance) and a $3,000 employee referral bonus for referring other Respiratory Therapists are available. Weekends may be required based on staffing needs.

About the Role

Under the direction of department management and according to defined policies and procedures, the Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures.
• Provides all aspects of airway management, including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations.
• Performs Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
• May be required to be on-call during days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs all aspects of ventilator care, including setting up the ventilator, verifying function, using specialized ventilator modes, monitoring patients, and applying appropriate weaning techniques.
• Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills, functioning independently with minimal supervision.
• Serves as a resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Note: Current teammates with active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC, a minimum of 15 years of experience as a CRT, and demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care also qualify.
• At least one of the following certifications depending on practice area: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Adult Care, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - PICU/Rex, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab. All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.
• Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures.
• Ability to document clinical information effectively.
• Strong communication skills to respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff.
• Mathematical skills to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical situations.

Pay

$31.04 - $44.62 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Schedule

• Full Time
• 36 hours per week
• Night shift
• Onsite in Raleigh, NC