OverviewNovant Health seeks a full-time
Registered Respiratory Therapist IIs (RRTs) at Presbyterian Medical Center.
- Respiratory Therapists are eligible for a signing bonus up to $20,000 at qualifying locations.
- Relocation reimbursement up to $7,500 at qualifying locations.
Our
Registered Respiratory Therapist II(RRT) serve as intricate leaders of the healthcare team by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their support system. Respiratory therapists practice under respiratory and ventilator management protocols with a high degree of autonomy. Depending upon the facility, they perform intubations and insert a-lines.
Qualifications - Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Current RCP licensure in appropriate state, required.
ResponsibilitiesIt is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Acts as a patient advocate for the patient and their support system by incorporating education in the interdisciplinary care plan.
- Prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels and ensures timely completion of care interventions, medical orders, etc.
- Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers and transports patients.
- Ability to evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate routine respiratory care such as ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapy, etc., as well as perform higher levels of care in critical care areas and emergent situations.
- Demonstrates independence in the specialty of Respiratory Care. Practices according to state requirements and standards.
- Critical Care Specific: Ventilator management, code blue, airway management, interpretation and intervention with blood gas analysis, use of all related protocols for patient care.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
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