Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

About the Role

This position is located at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC, with a full-time, nights shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or meets the requirements 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 North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment through effective communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Provide respiratory therapies following age-appropriate standards of care and departmental policies throughout the hospital.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support according to age-appropriate standards of care.
• Report routine clinical procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Perform and maintain competency for point-of-care testing, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and participate in quality improvement to enhance service to customers.
• Ensure age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills

• Strong communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills.
• Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care.
• Capability to perform multiple tasks under stress.