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Respiratory Therapist - Physician Practice

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Summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) administers respiratory care under the direction of a physician, as assigned within scope of practice.

Responsibilities:

Administers respiratory patient care under the direction of a physician. Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Educates patients, especially those with complex care issues, within hospital setting and for post-discharge care. Topic include but are not limited to:

oBronchodilator usage
oContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment usage, care and maintenance
oRamifications of smoking / tobacco usage and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
oAsthma symptom management and medication usage

Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy and other components of standard respiratory care. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways.
Implements the use of a range of respiratory equipment for breathing assistance and secretion management. Tests equipment, patient response and leads patient through breathing exercises.

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Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Must have active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license as issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB).
Must hold active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Carolina Lung Sleep Pardee

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: 705 6TH AV W

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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