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Internal Temp - Respiratory Therapist
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Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 109437
Job Family: Respiratory Services
Remote Opportunity: No
Job Type: Temporary
Department Name: 12511085237662-Nursing - Respiratory Therapy
Overview
Internal Temp Respiratory Therapist, High Point, NC, United States
Temporary, non-benefited Respiratory Therapist position supporting our High Point Medical Center!
Details include:
- Competitive hourly rates
- 36 hour weeks
- 12 week assignment
- Nights 7p-7a
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
