Respiratory Therapist II (Pediatrics)
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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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). 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, arterial cannulation 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. May be required to be
on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays. 3. 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. 4. Maintains and improves job
knowledge and skills. Serves as resource to other staff reflective
of experience level. Serves as resource for physicians and other
UNCHCS staff. Aids in training new staff members, students and new
physicians. Provides in-services as required. May assume Charge
Therapist responsibilities.5. Records completely all pertinent
information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and
departmental policies. Records patient information in electronic
medical record system. Other InformationOther information:Education
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. BLS on hire. Must have either ACLS-Adults, NRP -
NICU, PALS - PICU/Rex, CPFT - PFT, Advanced Practice certificate to
administer moderate sedation in the Bronchoscopy Lab. Must maintain
certification annually.Professional Experience Requirements:* Two
(2) years of experience as a Respiratory
TherapistKnowledge/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 CenterOrganization Unit: Respiratory Therapy Work Type:
Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Work Schedule:
VariableLocation of Job: US:NC: Chapel HillExempt From Overtime:
Exempt: NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care
System.
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