Respiratory Therapist II (RRT)
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Job overview
Novant Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist II (RRT). The Respiratory Therapist II (RRT) acts as a patient advocate, incorporating education into interdisciplinary care plans. This role prioritizes duties based on patient needs and acuity, administering and evaluating medication therapies, and performing patient transfers. The therapist will evaluate patient needs to provide routine and critical respiratory care, including ventilator management and airway management.
Key focus areas include Act as a patient advocate by incorporating education in the interdisciplinary care plan, Prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels, and Ensure timely completion of care interventions and medical orders.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED, Associate Degree, and Current RCP Licensure. Preferred (not required): Patient Advocacy, Time Management, Medication Therapies Administration, and Patient Transfers.
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What We Offer
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Job Title: Respiratory Therapist II , RRT
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Schedule : 8am-8pm, Full- Time, Day Shift
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Department : General Medical Surgical
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Location : Community Hospital of Stokes - Danbury, NC
What You'll Do
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Acts as a patient advocate for the patient and their support system by incorporating education in the interdisciplinary care plan.
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Prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels and ensures timely completion of care interventions, medical orders, etc.
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Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers and transports patients.
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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.
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Demonstrates independence in the specialty of Respiratory Care. Practices according to state requirements and standards.
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Critical Care Specific: Ventilator management, code blue, airway management, interpretation and intervention with blood gas analysis, use of all related protocols for patient care.
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Document care in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory requirements.
What We're Looking For
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Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
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Licensure/Certification: Current RCP licensure in appropriate state, required.
Why Choose Novant Health?
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Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health?
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Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.
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Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State for 2022
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One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review
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One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
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One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
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Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
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Quality and safety recognition from CMS
Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
Job Opening ID
168968
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