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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
We are hiring for: Respiratory Therapist Bear Creek ICF Day & Night Shift with a $6,000 Sign-on Bonus If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! To provide professional respiratory care to service users, aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required. Requirements Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Currently licensed in North Carolina. Two years of experience, preferred Valid driver's license and auto insurance Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification Ability to pass a background check and drug screen Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing approved respiratory services to all service users under his/her care. Keeps medical staff informed of any changes in service user's status. Provides leadership and guidance. Keeps Director of Respiratory informed of changes in service users condition. Observes, assesses and evaluates service user's respiratory needs. Discusses acute and chronic respiratory needs with personnel; observes service users condition and reaction, making good judgment decisions. Maintains work area as a neat, orderly, efficient, and safe working area. Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team as consultant as needed, ensuring quality-respiratory services. Participates in parent conference and communicating with families as needed. Maintains/Changes respiratory equipment and supplies. Instructs parents, students, service users and employees on Respiratory Care. Charts accordingly for service users with respiratory needs. Assists in providing prompt management of Workers Compensation within policy guidelines. Administers any respiratory medications as prescribed by physician. Carries out prescribed respiratory treatment for the purpose of guidance and demonstration for staff. Has working knowledge of the latest respiratory techniques. Assists in the monitoring of service users behavioral problems and be prepared to discuss problems with team members. Records all pertinent respiratory information on service users on a daily and/or as needed basis in the respective medical chart. Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system; Mealtime Assessment, Environmental Assessment; Interaction Assessment and Third Shift Assessment. Assists in providing satisfactory working conditions. May access and/or make appropriate copies of protected health information from a service user's chart as needed for off campus scheduled or non-scheduled appointment.
Pre-employment screening:
Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required) Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals. We offer the following benefits to employees:
Payactiv:
early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday! Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money! Paid Time Off (full-time employees only) Health/Insurance (full-time employees only) 401(k) retirement savings program
Wellbeing Programs:
Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
Training:
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
•contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program? Do you have a valid driver's license and auto insurance?
Experience:
Respiratory therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
North Carolina License (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$72,852 / year median in North Carolina
+12% projected growth