Respiratory Therapist, Adults OR Pediatrics, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements

• Relocation Assistance: $10,000 Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates

• Department: Adult OR Pediatrics

• Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC

• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full Time and Weekend Option

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.

• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.

• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.

• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each. Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.

• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.

• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.

• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.

• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting. Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.

• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible. Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.

• Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.