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Job SummarySeeking a PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.Work Schedule: 7:00pm -7:00am, rotating weekends and holidays, PRN as needed
Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 2131 South 17Th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401
Department: Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist- 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.
Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.Why work at Novant Health?
- Recognized by Forbes as one of America s Best Employers By State for 2022
- One of the nation s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker s Hospital Review
- Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
- One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
- One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
- Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
- Quality and safety recognition from CMS
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
ResponsibilitiesIt is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Acts as a patient advocate for the patient and their support system by incorporating education in the interdisciplinary care plan.
- Prioritize job duties according to patients needs and changing acuity levels and ensures timely completion of care interventions, medical orders, etc.
- Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers and transports patients.
- Ability to evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate routine respiratory care such as ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapy, etc., as well as perform higher levels of care in critical care areas and emergent situations.
- Demonstrates independence in the specialty of Respiratory Care. Practices according to state requirements and standards.
- Critical Care Specific: Ventilator management, code blue, airway management, interpretation and intervention with blood gas analysis, use of all related protocols for patient care.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. Qualifications- Education: 2 Year/Associate Degree, required. 4 Year/Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification : Current RCP licensure in appropriate state, required.
Job Opening ID 26803