Certified Or Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Department: Respiratory Care Services Job Family: Allied Health Work Shift: 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. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Administer continuous oxygen and continuous bland aerosol therapy per department guidelines Performs intermittent therapy and diagnostic procedures per department guidelines Access patient medication from the Medication Security Area to implement respiratory care per hospital and departmental policies and procedures Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and completes appropriate documentation Provide airway management, ventilation, and closed...