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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.
Respiratory Care Practitioner - Duke Regional Hospital - PRN - Days
Duke Regional Hospital seeks to hire a Respiratory Care Practitioner who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. 
Duke Regional Hospital’s focus is on providing outstanding medical care with compassionate, personalized service in a comfortable community hospital setting. Duke Regional Hospital offers 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.  Duke Regional’s Respiratory Care team provides services for a 22-bed ICU and a 50-bed Emergency Room as well as medical, surgical, neurology, oncology, and cardiovascular general care areas.  The team provides services for Level II Nursery, Labor and Delivery services, Rehabilitation unit, and Behavioral Health unit.  Duke Regional’s Respiratory Care practice includes intubation, critical care bronchoscopy, blood gas iSTAT testing, PFTs, heliox/nitric oxide therapy, EKGs, ventilator management by therapist protocol and consultation in interdisciplinary rounds in additional to standard Respiratory Care therapeutics.  Duke Regional Hospital is located in Durham, NC.
Job Description
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in adult patient populations.
Duties and responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing ( IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler ( MDI) and incentive breathing devices.</li>
<li>Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and bag- mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.</li>
<li>Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring.</li>
<li>Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/ supplies necessary in the provision of patient care.</li>
<li>Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures.</li>
<li>Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.</li>
<li>Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.</li>
<li>Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications at this LevelEducation
<ul>
<li>Completion of a 2 year CoARC accredited respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent) or currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program, and registry eligible.</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>None required</li>
</ul>
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
<ul>
<li>North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC) if graduate.</li>
<li>In new graduate is CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment</li>
<li> Certification in Basic Life Support ( BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li>Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient.</li>
<li>Skills validation/certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.</li>
<li>Must maintain annual skill and safety/compliance requirements</li>
<li>Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's</li>
<li> Customer service and communication expertise.</li>
<li>Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.</li>
<li>Work is performed in all areas of the hospital.</li>
<li>Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.</li>
<li>Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending. </li>
</ul>
Job Code: 00004250 RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, ADVANCED Job Level: F2 
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Respiratory Therapist

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 Job description:
Position Purpose
This position performs respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and those ordered by physicians to
improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from newborn to geriatric ages. Clinical Respiratory
Therapists primarily work with those patients in the critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric
general care, and may provide respiratory care at a secondary care sites consistent with the mission and
obligations of Renown Health.
Nature and Scope
This position is expected to integrate the respiratory care of the patient with other care providers to
achieve desired results. They are responsible for the proper documentation of all patient records and
department logs. In addition, they are responsible for keeping abreast of technological advances in
applicable areas and are well versed in appropriate clinical applications.
The Clinical Respiratory Therapist is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation of care,
and evaluation of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients and families. They must
demonstrate the ability to work with patients physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive and
psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meet standards of quality as measured
by the Unit/Department age specific competencies.
Respiratory Care means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of persons
with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The Clinical Respiratory
Therapist has the authority to perform and evaluate respiratory care, initiate CPR, contact physicians,
and perform all activities as assigned.
Continuous comprehensive mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same
mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments, and
making decisions.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an
accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
This position does provide direct patient care.
 Qualifications:
Position Purpose
This position performs respiratory therapy procedures per protocol and those ordered by physicians to
improve the cardiopulmonary conditions of patients from newborn to geriatric ages. Clinical Respiratory
Therapists primarily work with those patients in the critical care units, adult general care, and pediatric
general care, and may provide respiratory care at a secondary care sites consistent with the mission and
obligations of Renown Health.
Nature and Scope
This position is expected to integrate the respiratory care of the patient with other care providers to
achieve desired results. They are responsible for the proper documentation of all patient records and
department logs. In addition, they are responsible for keeping abreast of technological advances in
applicable areas and are well versed in appropriate clinical applications.
The Clinical Respiratory Therapist is accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation of care,
and evaluation of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients and families. They must
demonstrate the ability to work with patients physical, motor/sensory adaptation, cognitive and
psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meet standards of quality as measured
by the Unit/Department age specific competencies.
Respiratory Care means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of persons
with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The Clinical Respiratory
Therapist has the authority to perform and evaluate respiratory care, initiate CPR, contact physicians,
and perform all activities as assigned.
Continuous comprehensive mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same
mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments, and
making decisions.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an
accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
This position does provide direct patient care.
 Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name Description
Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading,
writing and speaking English.
Experience: 200241, 200373, 400241: Minimum 2 years' experience of full-time Respiratory
Care in a critical care setting.
410241, 400281: Minimum 2 years of full-time Respiratory Care experience.
License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners
Respiratory Care Practitioner License. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
200241, 200373, 400241: State of Nevada Point of Care Analyst license or equivalent as defined in NAC 652.346. To include Director of point of care, General supervisor of point of care, Clinical laboratory technologist, Blood gas technician, blood gas technologist required within 6 months of hire.
Certification(s): Current AHA BLS certification required. AHA ACLS &amp; PALS required with-in 6 months, and ongoing thereafter.
Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
*$15,000 Commitment Bonus if eligible**Up to $8,000 Relocation allowance if eligible*******May apply if currently enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program, and registry eligible (Must meet education and licensure requirements before hire date)Job Description
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in neonatal and pediatric patient populations.
Duties and responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing ( IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler ( MDI) and incentive breathing devices.</li>
<li>Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and bag- mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.</li>
<li>Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring.</li>
<li>Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/ supplies necessary in the provision of patient care.</li>
<li>Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures.</li>
<li>Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.</li>
<li>Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.</li>
<li>Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications at this LevelEducationRCP
<ul>
<li>Completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree, or the equivalent program.</li>
</ul>
RCP Advanced
<ul>
<li>Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).</li>
<li>Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements</li>
<li>Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs</li>
</ul>
ExperienceRCP
<ul>
<li>None required</li>
</ul>
RCP Advanced
<ul>
<li>Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.</li>
</ul>
Degrees, Licensure, and/or CertificationRCP
<ul>
<li>North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).</li>
<li>If CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment</li>
<li>Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.</li>
</ul>
RCP Advanced
<ul>
<li>North Carolina State Licensure</li>
<li>Registry ( RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC)</li>
<li>Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)</li>
<li>Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)</li>
<li>Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li>Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient.</li>
<li>Skills validation/certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.</li>
<li>Must maintain annual skill and safety/compliance requirements</li>
<li>Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's</li>
<li> Customer service and communication expertise.</li>
<li>Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.</li>
<li>Work is performed in all areas of the hospital.</li>
<li>Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.</li>
<li>Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending</li>
</ul>
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke Raleigh Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, which has been part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years. Duke Raleigh Hospital features 204 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.
*****$15,000 Commitment Bonus with $5,000 kicker available if qualified*****$8,000 Relocation Assistance available if qualified
Advanced, Respiratory Care Practitioner - Duke Raleigh Hospital - Nights
Schedule: 7pm to 7am - 3 shifts a week
Duke Raleigh Hospital seeks to hire a Respiratory Care Practitioner who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
Job Description
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services scope of clinical practice. Work performed in accordance with physician orders. Defined duties are performed in adult patient populations.
Duties and responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Administer oxygen, aerosolized medication via Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing ( IPPB), Intermittent Aerosol Therapy (IAT) and Metered Dose Inhaler ( MDI) and incentive breathing devices.</li>
<li>Perform nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning, CPR and bag- mask ventilation, pulse oximetry monitoring, arterial blood gas punctures and bedside pulmonary mechanics.</li>
<li>Diagnostic cardiopulmonary procedures, pulmonary function studies, EKGs and cardiac monitoring.</li>
<li>Assure correct set-up, safety and function of all equipment/ supplies necessary in the provision of patient care.</li>
<li>Assure adherence to all infectious disease standards in the delivery of all patient care procedures.</li>
<li>Understands pharmacological indications, dosages and response to adverse drug reactions.</li>
<li>Provides education to patients, families, physicians, nursing and other members of the health care team.</li>
<li>Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
RCP
<ul>
<li>Completion of AMA 2 approved year Associates Degree, or the equivalent program.</li>
</ul>
RCP Advanced
<ul>
<li>Completion of a 2 year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).</li>
<li>Must maintain annual skill maintenance requirements Must maintain annual safety/compliance requirements</li>
<li>Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs</li>
</ul>
Experience
RCP
<ul>
<li>None required</li>
</ul>
RCP Advanced 
<ul>
<li>Six months to one year of clinical experience following graduation from a respiratory care program.</li>
</ul>
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
RCP
<ul>
<li>North Carolina State Licensure or North Carolina State Provisional License, Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).</li>
<li>If CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment</li>
<li>Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and any other applicable certifications applicable to the institution.</li>
</ul>
RCP Advanced
<ul>
<li>North Carolina State Licensure</li>
<li>Registry ( RRT) by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC)</li>
<li>Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)</li>
<li>Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)</li>
<li>Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRPS) if applicable to institution</li>
</ul>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
<ul>
<li>Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and interactions relative to the specific age of a patient.</li>
<li>Skills validation/certifications of competencies for the duties and responsibilities of this level.</li>
<li>Must maintain annual skill and safety/compliance requirements</li>
<li>Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEU's</li>
<li> Customer service and communication expertise.</li>
<li>Work involves contact with patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all other members of the health care team.</li>
<li>Work is performed in all areas of the hospital.</li>
<li>Required to carry emergency airway bag weighing approximately 20 pounds.</li>
<li>Work requires walking, running, climbing and bending.</li>
</ul>
Job Code: 00004250 RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER, ADVANCED Job Level: F1
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Salary: $30-$33
Glenn Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital located in Willows CA, in partnership with our physicians, will consistently strive to provide accessible, high quality care within the local community. Our focus is on improving the health and well-being of all individuals by offering inpatient, outpatient and rural health clinic services to the Glenn County community.
PER DIEM POSITION 

POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision performs skilled respiratory therapy work of average difficulty in delivering treatments to patients as ordered by a physician; may give instruction to others in the proper use and care of equipment; and does related work as required.
This is the journey level class in the Respiratory Care Practitioner series. An employee in this class is responsible for fully skilled administration of respiratory therapy and treatment to patients. Work may include training, serving as a lead worker or giving guidance to less experienced personnel.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 
License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by State of California Respiratory Care Board. Current BLS certification. ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Ability to:
Administer a variety of skilled respiratory therapy treatments and modalities; maintain and perform minor repairs to respiratory therapy equipment and to adjust it to individual patient needs; assist with patient and family education; keep records and prepare reports; follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians co-workers and others; train and lead others.

Physical/Mental Requirements:
Mobility – frequent operation of a keyboard, standing for long periods of time, walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; occasional sitting for long periods of time, operating heavy equipment, running and stair climbing. Frequency of Lifting – frequent lifting of 5 to 30 lbs.; occasional lifting of 30 to 70 lbs., and restraining, lifting/turning heavy objects or people. Visual Requirements – constant use of overall vision, color perception, eye/hand coordination and depth perception; frequent reading/close up work and field of vision/peripheral. Dexterity – frequent holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion and writing. Hearing/Talking – frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing on the telephone/radio, talking in person and talking on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological – constant public contact and concentration; frequent exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death, decision making and working weekends/nights; occasional exposure to hazardous materials, working alone and overtime/travel. Environmental Conditions – frequent exposure to noise; occasional exposure to dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, indoor cold/heat and hazardous materials.

TYPICAL DUTIES
<ul>
<li>Sets up and operates respiratory equipment and apparatus in the administration of respiratory therapy treatment as prescribed by a physician.</li>
<li>Operates blood gas analysis equipment and report results.</li>
<li>Makes rounds to check and make operating adjustments to respiratory therapy equipment in use or on standby in patient areas; cleans assembles, maintains, and repairs equipment as needed.</li>
<li>Sets up and maintains long term ventilators.</li>
<li>Performs screening pulmonary function tests.</li>
<li>Assists cardiac arrest team, when needed, by supplying oxygen, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation or artificial respiration or securing and maintain respiration equipment.</li>
<li>Reads patients’ charts and checks transcribed orders against those of the physician.</li>
<li>May act as lead worker; adjust assignments based on census and availability of staff, may check and review work of others and may train others as assigned.</li>
</ul>

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Company Description
At UM Capital Region Health, we’re about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital in Spring 2021!
 Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.
Job Description
At UM Capital Region Medical Center, we are about to changeUP everything with the opening of our new hospital.
 Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.
We are looking for Respiratory Therapists  to join our extraordinary Repiratory Care  Team at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center at our as a number of new career pathways and makes this the perfect time for you to join our team. Our affiliation with the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has create
What we offer:
<ul>
<li>Opportunity to work with a small, cohesive team of experienced professionals</li>
<li>A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage.</li>
<li>Great Work Life Balance: You will accrue paid annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.</li>
<li>Competitive salary</li>
<li>Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement.</li>
</ul>
General Summary: Respiratory Therapist are health care professionals who administer respiratory care by presciption of the physician. Their responsibilities include the diagnostic evaluation (not limited to: Obtaining and analyzing physiological specimens, interpreting physiologic data, performing tests and studies of the cardiopulmonary system and performing neuropsychological studies), management, education and rehabilitation and care of the patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardio pulmonary system. The practice includes the application of technology and the use of treatment protocols across all care sites including but is not limited to application and monitoring of: Medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, Mechanical ventilatory support, Artificial airway care, Bronchopulmonary hygiene, Pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, Hemodynamic cardiovascular support.
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Associate's Degree /Legacy Approved Certificate Program.  Working toward an advanced respiratory related credential.</li>
<li>Licensure as a Respiratory Care practitioner by the Maryland Board of Physician Quality Assurance</li>
<li>Credentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required</li>
<li>One year of experience as an RRT</li>
<li>Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
1. Initiates, conducts, modifies and monitors the effects of respiratory care treatment plans, including therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and rehabilitation based on healthcare provider approved protocols and written physician order.
<ul>
<li>Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions, and medication and dosages, compatible with healthcare provider orders.</li>
<li>Explains treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.</li>
<li>Schedules and conducts Pulmonary Function Testing as ordered by the healthcare provider.</li>
<li>Assesses and reviews patient conditions.</li>
<li>Reports any adverse response to treatments to Registered Nurse, Director - Respiratory Therapy and Sleep Lab, or Health Care Provider.</li>
</ul>
2. Administers respiratory therapy medications via handheld nebulizers and large volume aerosols.
<ul>
<li>Administers inhaled bronchodilators, corticosteroids, leukotriene inhibitors, and antiasthmatic aerosols using both metered dose inhalers and nebulizers.</li>
<li>Administers the proper amounts of oxygen to patients.</li>
<li>Monitors patient’s oxygen levels in the patient’s blood and works with the healthcare provider to provide and adjust treatment accordingly.</li>
</ul>
3. Provides Respiratory Therapy modalities within the respiratory therapy scope of practice.
<ul>
<li>Conducts tests, such as electrocardiograms, Hellers Event Recodes 210 patches and stress testing, to evaluate patient’s cardiopulmonary function.</li>
<li>Performs Percussion and bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.</li>
<li>Provides services to obtain and analyze blood specimens for blood gases and co-oximetry.</li>
<li>Provides emergency care, including artificial respiration and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.</li>
<li>Performs endotracheal and tracheal suctioning as needed to maintain airway patency.</li>
<li>Provides pulmonary function testing, including airway mechanics, flow-volume loops, diffusion capacity, peak flow measurements, and body box plethysmography data.</li>
<li>Provides resuscitation and support services to all high-risk deliveries.</li>
<li>Provides cardiac stress testing and pharmacologic stress testing.</li>
<li>Assists in CPR as part of Trauma Team, primarily priming airway management, intubation, manual resuscitation, and arterial blood gas sampling and analysis.</li>
<li>Draws ABGs if necessary.</li>
<li>Conducts sleep study scheduling.</li>
<li>Performs EKGs if necessary.</li>
</ul>
4. Provides set up of equipment and management of patients requiring invasive and noninvasive ventilation. This includes BIPAP and CPAP.
<ul>
<li>Inspects, cleans, tests and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.</li>
<li>Educates hospitalized, outpatient and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of aerosol medications and respiratory equipment.</li>
<li>Places patients on ventilators.</li>
<li>Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position.</li>
<li>Diagnoses equipment problems.</li>
<li>Informs appropriate person of problems encountered with repairs or calibration of equipment.</li>
</ul>
5. Communicates effectively.
<ul>
<li>Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient condition, nursing plan of care, patient satisfaction needs and recommendations for meeting identified outcomes.</li>
<li>Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.</li>
<li>Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to medical provider.</li>
</ul>
6. Promotes and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
<ul>
<li>Administers medications, treatments and procedures in a timely and safe manner according to health care provider orders and nursing policy, including appropriate performance of standard precautions, using two patient identifiers, and performing patient risk assessments every shift.</li>
<li>Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.</li>
<li>Implements infectious disease controls as appropriate including isolation procedures, proper use of hand washing and gloves.</li>
<li>Follows proper procedures for disposal of sharps and hazardous materials.</li>
</ul>
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Name: Respiratory Therapist Facility Name: Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island Address: 10 Woodland Dr, Coventry, RI 02816 Contract: 13 Weeks Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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