Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: LifePoint Health
Location: Sylva
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Harris Regional Hospital$4,000 sign on bonus
available with 2 year commitment. Payout occurs over the course of
the 2-year period. Position Summary: The Respiratory Therapist
provides care to patients requiring all types of respiratory
support including critical, emergency, general therapy, and special
care nursery. Supports organizational improvement by teaching and
participating in the management of resources for patient care. 1.
Performs assessment of cardiopulmonary status utilizing physical
assessment and history taking skills, laboratory findings,
radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary function testing and
professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan upon the
order of a physician. 2. Initiates, administers, evaluates response
to, and documents all therapy modalities according to departmental
procedure and ordered by a physician including: intermittent
positive pressure breathing, handheld nebulizer, chest physical
therapy modalities, including percussion, vibration, breathing and
cough retraining exercises, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive
spirometry, sputum induction. 3. Initiates, monitors and documents
performance of various respiratory care modalities. 4. Administers
proper technical respiratory care procedures including dispensing
of proper dosage of medication and equipment/devices. 5. Inspects
and tests equipment, disassembles, cleans, reassembles equipment as
required. Maintains adequate supply of necessary equipment.
Performs accurate record keeping, including logs for oxygen,
supplies and equipment. Disposes of equipment properly.Job
Requirements QUALIFICATIONS:1.Registered Respiratory Therapist with
NC Respiratory Care Board and current Respiratory Care
Practitioner.2.Current BLS certification. Must be American Heart
Association.3.Acquire ACLS certification within 3 months and
maintain thereafter.4.Acquire NRP certification within 3 months and
maintain thereafter.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:1.Ability to lift and
move at least 50 pounds.2.Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm
squares.3.Ability to hear and distinguish heart and lung
sounds.4.Ability to reach overhead.5.Ability to remain calm,
continue to function effectively and develop priorities during
highly stressful situations.6.Ability to communicate effectively
using written and verbal media.7.Ability to move and operate
equipment and carry supplies.LifePoint Health is committed to
providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and
employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting
discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment
because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin,
disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.
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