Radiation Therapist Eteam Healthcare Chapel Hill, NC Job Details Contract $55

• $60 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Respiratory Therapy

RRT ACLS

Certification Math Clinical assessment documentation Data interpretation Patient interaction RCP License Full Job Description AAH01

Job Title:

Respiratory Therapist II Location:

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Duration:

03

Months Schedule Notes:

7:00am

• 7:00pm

Duties:

Job 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, (Not included in Per Diem Job) 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.

• Carolina Air Care
• When working with Carolina Air Care may Transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals.
• May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures.

These procedures include

UAC, UVC, IV

insertion, intravenous insertion, Chest Tube insertion, Needle Decompression, ABG's, Blood Glucose monitoring, and others as deemed necessary by the medical control officer.

• ECMO
• When working with ECMO may manage the Extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients.
• May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• 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.
• Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills.

Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• 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.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

•

N/A Education:

Required Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Preferred Education:

• N/A Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT, all teammates must have at least one of the following depending upon practice area:
• -ACLS.
• -NRP.
• -PALS.
• -CPFT. OR
• -Advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab.
• All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.

Pay:

$55.00

• $60.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person