All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Student Loan Repayment Program

-          Career Development

-          Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Day, 7am to 7pm

Location: 100 Hospital Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Hendersonville

·         Convenient access, with locations across Western North Carolina

·         Beautiful mountain scenery

·         Plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventurers, including hiking, zip lining and white-water rafting

·         Historic towns and cities full of specialty shops, art galleries and unique restaurants

·         Fresh produce available at farmers’ markets and U-picks

·         Special events to enjoy in every season

The role you’ll contribute:

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Department Director, the Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·         Responsible for providing respiratory services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures.

·         Maintain knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.  Remain alert, assess possible side effects to oxygen therapy.

·         Administer respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.

·         Set-up and monitor mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.

·         Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation as needed. Make appropriate physician contact for intervention.

·         Perform arterial punctures to obtain and analyzes arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understand the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.

·         Follow departmental equipment sterilization procedures.

·         Document all pertinent data on the patient's electronic medical record following completion of any service.

·         Maintain a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbook and their proper usage. Perform all duties as outlined in the 'Shift Responsibilities' section for the shift that the therapist works.

·         Perform all additional duties as assigned by the department director.

·         Perform and process ECGs according to department procedures.

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients, as well as the general patient population.

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of all ages, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.

·         Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly. Inspect and test respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.

·         Formulate a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning.  Include patient’s family in teaching as appropriate.

·         Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.

·         Demonstrate ability to assess patient, his/her need, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment.

·         Attend education in-service programs to maintain professional competency.  Obtain appropriate hospital-specific education and training.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

·         Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 

·         Successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam with the National Board for Respiratory Care.

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

 

·         Current License with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.

·         Current BLS required.  Current NRP required within 90 days of hire.

·         Current PAL and ACLS preferred

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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