Therapy - RRT

Respiratory Therapist II Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, the Respiratory Therapist II demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction. Administers standard respiratory care including but not limited to aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations. May perform pulmonary function testing as needed. May transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals. May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures as needed. These procedures include UAC, UVC, IV insertion, intraosseous insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, arterial blood gas analysis, and blood glucose monitoring. When working with ECMO, may manage the extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients. May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends, and holidays. May perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patient's disease process. Provide for appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as a resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Job Type: Travel Profession: Respiratory Therapist Specialty: Respiratory Therapist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist License: Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certifications: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab Must-Have: NICU capable with adult experience - EPIC preferred City: Raleigh State: NC Benefits Medical, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with employer match Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs) Disability insurance 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses Free tax return assistance for travelers Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text "HELP" for more info, or "STOP" to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.