Reg Respiratory Therapist - Neo/Peds - PRN
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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". 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 patient’s 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, RN’s etc. Conduct in-services as assigned.
13. Participate in appropriate continuing education.
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