Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department
Policy and Procedure Manuals, the Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory
care and assigned patient care areas.
Job Responsibilities:
-The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator
management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, 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, oxygen therapy, (Not included in Per Diem Job) 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.
-Carolina Air Care - When working with Carolina Air Care may Transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals
per UNC Air Care Protocol.
-May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol. These procedures include UAC,
UVC, IV insertion, intravenous insertion, Chest Tube insertion, Needle Decompression, ABG's, Blood Glucose monitoring, and
others as deemed necessary by the medical control officer.
-ECMO - 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 patients disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients
and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
-Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to
other staff reflective of experience level.
Skills
Required Skills & Experience:
-Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
-Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures.
-Ability to document clinical information.
-Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and
other staff.
-Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
-Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
-Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
-N/A
Education
Required Education:
-Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Preferred Education:
-N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
-Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT, all teammates must have at least one of the following
depending upon practice area:
ACLS.
NRP.
PALS.
CPFT.
OR
Advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab.
-All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.
Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
-N/A
Thrive Staffing Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied:RT,19:00:00-07:00:00
About Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees-we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.