Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist
Roxboro NC

Job Description
Who We Are:

At Client we value people and strive to create an environment where individuals are recognized for who they are not just what they can do. Our community facility boasts 68 beds and offers a range of specialties including orthopedics cardiology general surgery and emergency medicine. We also have a skilled nursing facility imaging and laboratory services and other subspecialty care options.

Where We Are:

Roxboro is north of the busy urban areas of Raleigh Durham and Chapel Hill. The town is known for its serene rural landscapes pleasant climate and warm smalltown hospitality. Surrounded by beautiful hills lush forests and farmlands Roxboro offers a relaxed lifestyle with excellent educational facilities affordable tax rates quality healthcare and various recreational activities.

Position Summary

• Examines patients with Respiratoryrelated conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
• Reports to: Director of Laboratory and Respiratory Services
• Responsibilities of the Position
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes current research and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patients illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors receives stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles cleans and sterilizes equipment and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Minimum Education

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program of Study for an Advanced Practice Level Respiratory Therapist with an A.A.S. degree or Certification of Graduation.

Certifications/Licenses

• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) is required.
• Licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) is preferred. Certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support and ACLS is required at time of hire. Certification in PALS within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Work Experience

• One year of routine respiratory care experience is preferred. Graduation from an Associate Degree level program can be substituted for one year of experience.

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

• Client ensures all job applicants and employees have equal employment opportunities. We comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against an employee or job applicant based on factors such as color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law.