Novant Health
Reg Respiratory Therapist - Neo/Peds
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 patients chart.Qualifications:Credentials:Essential:* Lic Resp Care Practitioner* Reg Respiratory TherapistEducation:Essential:* Associate DegreeOther 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".1. 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.2. Consult with medical director, referring physicians and other healthcare professionals to help develop, execute and modify program participants individualized treatment plans.3. Records response to individualized treatment plans and test results on patients charts when performed.4. Cleaning and disinfection of respiratory equipment and accessories.5. Performs related duties such as assisting physicians with special procedures.6. Provides direct patient care to all patients adolescent to geriatric, including evaluation and treatment.7. May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.8. Helps guide and develop new initiatives, policies, equipment trials or education sessions.9. Must be ACLS certified and able to respond to code blue.10. Will precept and orientate new employees and students.11. Must be able to understand basic exercise principles and physiological responses to exercise in pulmonary patients.12. Educate other members of the health care team i.e.; Physicians, RNs etc. Conduct in-services as assigned.13. Participate in appropriate continuing education.
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 patients chart.Qualifications:Credentials:Essential:* Lic Resp Care Practitioner* Reg Respiratory TherapistEducation:Essential:* Associate DegreeOther 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".1. 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.2. Consult with medical director, referring physicians and other healthcare professionals to help develop, execute and modify program participants individualized treatment plans.3. Records response to individualized treatment plans and test results on patients charts when performed.4. Cleaning and disinfection of respiratory equipment and accessories.5. Performs related duties such as assisting physicians with special procedures.6. Provides direct patient care to all patients adolescent to geriatric, including evaluation and treatment.7. May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines.8. Helps guide and develop new initiatives, policies, equipment trials or education sessions.9. Must be ACLS certified and able to respond to code blue.10. Will precept and orientate new employees and students.11. Must be able to understand basic exercise principles and physiological responses to exercise in pulmonary patients.12. Educate other members of the health care team i.e.; Physicians, RNs etc. Conduct in-services as assigned.13. Participate in appropriate continuing education.