Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist - 3x12 Days

About the role

Provides care to patients with acute critical conditions and cardiac and pulmonary disease. Operates various respiratory-care equipment, performs diagnostic testing, and advocates for patients' needs under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic tests such as EKGs to inform the development of treatment plans.
• Assists with the monitoring of invasive and non-invasive ventilators to track and improve the patient's recovery.
• Advocates for patients' needs internally to deliver the most appropriate care.
• Verifies using established protocol that equipment is functioning properly so that treatment plans can be carried out.
• Documents care and outcomes as required by regulatory agencies and organizational procedures to maintain patient records and suggest improvements in care.
• Supports the administration of more advanced therapies, such as bronchoscopies, to treat more complex cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a 2-year school for Respiratory Therapy.
• 1 year of clinical experience in Respiratory Care at Cone Health.

Qualifications

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a RRT.
• Licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as a CRT or RRT.
• BLS (CPR) – American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
• ACLS – American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.