Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Position Highlights

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 in Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Location: High Point, NC
• Shift Schedule: Full Time, Nights

Requirements

• 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
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment
• Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment

Essential Functions

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building
• Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care
• 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
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers
• 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