Respiratory Therapist I, PRN, High Point Medical Center

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location: High Point, NC

• Shift Schedule: PRN

YOU'LL NEED:

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.

• Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

• Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.

• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.

• Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.

• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.

• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills

• Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress