Respiratory Therapist I
$60,050–$86,320 year
On-siteRaleigh, North Carolina, United States
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$60,050–$86,320 yearLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Administer standard respiratory care including aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures. Provide all aspects of airway management such as aspiration, tracheostomy care, tube changes, intubations, and extubations. Manage ventilator care by setting up equipment, verifying function, monitoring patients, and applying weaning techniques. Maintain job knowledge and skills while functioning independently with minimal supervision. This night shift role includes on-call availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board
- Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
- At least one of the following certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Adult Care, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - PICU/Rex, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab
- 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
- Must be available for on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays
Desired Qualifications
- Current teammates with active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC and a minimum of 15 years of experience as a CRT and are ineligible for the RRT board exam with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care
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