Travel Respiratory Therapist (Temporary)
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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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.Join our ONE
Great Team! UNC Health was recently named a Top 150 Places to Work
in healthcare by Becker's Healthcare. Join our award winning team
as a traveler.
Travelers Support: UNC Hospitals UNC Rex/UNC Rex Holly Springs
Hospital -Available shifts: Three (3), 12 hours shifts per week
required to work every other weekend for the duration of the
agreement period.
Non-Benefits Eligible Option Agreement duration is 13 weeks (with
the ability for one 13 week renewal) - -Hourly Rates:
$90-$100/hrBenefits Eligible Option Agreement duration is 26 weeks
(with the ability to renew) - Hourly Rates : -$72-$80/hr
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, -
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, - and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of
airway management including aspiration of established airways,
tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal
intubations and extubations. -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. -
Other InformationEducation Requirements:--- Graduation from an
accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Licensure/Certification
Requirements: ---- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by
the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board. Must be registered (RRT)
by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Must independently
maintain certifications: BLS and ACLS-Adults or NRP-NICU,
PALS-PICU-Pediatrics. BLS on hire. Must have either ACLS-Adults,
NRP - NICU, PALS - PICU-Pediatrics. Must maintain certification
annually. -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: -NC HealthEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy -Work Type: Temporary Full
Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00Work Schedule: VariableLocation of
Job: US: NC: Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , Travel Respiratory Therapist (Temporary), Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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