Respiratory Therapist II - Critical Care Transport
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Position
qualifies for our Inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program,
which includes a $15,000 commitment incentive with a three (3) year
commitment, relocation assistance (relocation amounts based on
location distance) and participation in our employee referral
program ($3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer other
Respiratory Therapists).Respiratory Therapist for the Pediatric
Ground and Flight Transport Team opportunity!
Summary:
Under the direction of department management and according to
policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and
Procedure Manuals, 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, respiratory
care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent,
stabilize or remedy patients respiratory dysfunction.
Responsibilities:
1. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited
to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function
testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, (Not inclued in Per
DIem Job) and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of
airway management including aspiration of established airways,
tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal
intubations and extubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing
as needed.
2. Carolina Air Care - When working with Carolina AIr Care may
Transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals
per UNC Air Care Protocol. May perform respiratory care and
advanced practice procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol. These
procedures include UAC, UVC, IV insertion, intraoaaeous insertion,
Chest Tube insertion, Needle Decompression, ABG's, Blood Glucose
monitoring, and others as deemed necessary by the medical control
officer.
3. ECMO - When working with ECMO may manage the Extracorporeal
circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients.
4. May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and
holidays.
5. May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not
limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using
specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease
process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients
and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
6. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions
independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other
staff reflective of experience level.
Prior to hire - Must have American Heart Association, BLS, ACLS and
PALS certifications. 3 years RT experience preferred.Other
InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
* Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Note:
Current teammates with active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
certification by the NBRC and a minimum of 15 years of experience
as a CRT and are ineligible for the RRT board exam with
demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care also
qualify for this role.
Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT,
all teammates must have at least one of the following depending
upon 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.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and
technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information.
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to
questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other
staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical
situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect
data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to
interpret an extensive variety of technical situations.
Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: RDU Ground Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range: $27.89 - $40.08 per
hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and
internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: VariableLocation of Job:
US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC
Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need
a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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