Respiratory Therapist

My name is Nick Davis and I am with InstantServe LLC. We're currently recruiting for a role that we think would be a great fit for someone with your skills and experience. Would you be open to learning more about this? I have included a brief job description below to help you better understand the qualifications we are looking for:

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Onsite Henderson, NC 27536

Job type: Full time Permanent

Shift: 12 hours a day and 36 - 40 hours a week

Pay Range: According to experience Annually/Yearly + Sign on bonus, Relocation and Benefits

Job Description

The RRT Examines patients with breathing-related 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.

Additional Job Duties:

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 patient's 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.

Calibrates ventilators, disassembles, and cleans, tags and bags clean equipment.

Job Requirements

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.

Required Skills

Requires 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.

Required Skills

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within six (6) months from hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is preferred.

Required Skills

Licenses: Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist license is required.