Novant Health
Reg Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Overview
Works under the supervision of the Manager. As directed by a physician, administers a variety of simple and complex treatments and tests. Collaborates with medical director and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized treatment plans for program participants. Responsible for the competent delivery of all routine and emergent respiratory care services as described in the Respiratory Care policy and procedure manual. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to patients. Records all pertinent information of treatments, including patient response in the patient’s chart.
Qualifications
Credentials:
Essential:
Lic Resp Care Practitioner
Reg Respiratory Therapist
Education:
Essential:
Associate Degree
Other information:
Experience: 2 years preferred. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Administers to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory modalities such as emergency airway procedures, therapeutic gases, medications, etc. as described in the Respiratory Care policy and procedure manual.
Consult with medical director, referring physicians and other healthcare professionals to help develop, execute and modify program participants individualized treatment plans.
Records response to individualized treatment plans and test results on patient’s charts when performed.
Cleaning and disinfection of respiratory equipment and accessories.
Performs related duties such as assisting physicians with special procedures.
Provides direct patient care to all patients adolescent to geriatric, including evaluation and treatment.
May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.
Helps guide and develop new initiatives, policies, equipment trials or education sessions.
Must be ACLS certified and able to respond to code blue.
Will precept and orientate new employees and students.
Must be able to understand basic exercise principles and physiological responses to exercise in pulmonary patients.
Educate other members of the health care team i.e.; Physicians, RN’s etc. Conduct in-services as assigned.
Participate in appropriate continuing education.
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Job Location NC-Wilmington
Job Opening ID 711
Facility NHRMC - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Department Respiratory Care
Work Schedule PRN Schedule (free text for specific schedule, if applicable)
Category Allied Health
Works under the supervision of the Manager. As directed by a physician, administers a variety of simple and complex treatments and tests. Collaborates with medical director and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute individualized treatment plans for program participants. Responsible for the competent delivery of all routine and emergent respiratory care services as described in the Respiratory Care policy and procedure manual. Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests and equipment to patients. Records all pertinent information of treatments, including patient response in the patient’s chart.
Qualifications
Credentials:
Essential:
Lic Resp Care Practitioner
Reg Respiratory Therapist
Education:
Essential:
Associate Degree
Other information:
Experience: 2 years preferred. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement. The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Administers to patients a variety of simple and complex respiratory modalities such as emergency airway procedures, therapeutic gases, medications, etc. as described in the Respiratory Care policy and procedure manual.
Consult with medical director, referring physicians and other healthcare professionals to help develop, execute and modify program participants individualized treatment plans.
Records response to individualized treatment plans and test results on patient’s charts when performed.
Cleaning and disinfection of respiratory equipment and accessories.
Performs related duties such as assisting physicians with special procedures.
Provides direct patient care to all patients adolescent to geriatric, including evaluation and treatment.
May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.
Helps guide and develop new initiatives, policies, equipment trials or education sessions.
Must be ACLS certified and able to respond to code blue.
Will precept and orientate new employees and students.
Must be able to understand basic exercise principles and physiological responses to exercise in pulmonary patients.
Educate other members of the health care team i.e.; Physicians, RN’s etc. Conduct in-services as assigned.
Participate in appropriate continuing education.
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Learn more about Novant Health
Job Location NC-Wilmington
Job Opening ID 711
Facility NHRMC - New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Department Respiratory Care
Work Schedule PRN Schedule (free text for specific schedule, if applicable)
Category Allied Health