Registered Respiratory Therapist-Full Time Nights

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

Performs all aspects and modalities of Respiratory Care to Health System patients per department guidelines. Responds to resuscitation situations and other respiratory emergencies when needed. Maintains and completes appropriate documentation in patients’ charts and departmental records. Performs as charge therapist when necessary.

Education and Formal Training:

Graduate of a COARC approved Respiratory Care Program; Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT); licensed by the NCRCB.  BCLS certified by the American Heart Association.

Work Experience:

Clinical Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Must have an understanding of medical terminology and current respiratory care modalities.  Must have the ability to react calmly and maintain composure in stressful situations and when dealing with co-workers, patients, and hospital guests. Is knowledgeable of the psychosocial and physiological development and spiritual needs of infants, children, adolescents, and all adult age groups (per Erickson’s Model) in order to provide appropriate care and intervention, either personally or through staff

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to communicate orally, have manual dexterity to operate and assemble equipment, visual acuity, able to stand or walk for long periods of time, able to position and move patients, and  able to push heavy equipment to patients’ bedsides.  This position may involve skin, eye, and mucous membranes with blood or other potentially infectious materials. 

Required Licenses and Certifications

RRT - National Board For Respiratory Care

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity