Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: 

• Location: Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, NC

• Shift Schedule:  Weekend Nights

• Premium Weekend Pay

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