Respiratory Therapist II - Chapel Hill, United States - UNC Health Care

UNC Health Care Chapel Hill, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health's new North Carolina Surgical Hospital, slated to debut in the spring of 2024, boasts state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient-centric healing environments.

This space will connect to our existing five-building UNC Medical Center campus and feature the following:

Seven stories with 375,000 square feet

26 ORS, including hybrid rooms accommodating imaging technology

59 pre-and post-operative rooms

80 ICU beds and 15 surgical observation beds

Summary:

Under the direction of the department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, the Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas.

The Respiratory Therapist, Senior administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients respiratory dysfunction.

Responsibilities:

Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial punctures.

Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations.

May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.

May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.

May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease process.

Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.

Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board. Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. BLS on hire. Must have either ACLS-Adults, NRP – NICU, PALS – PICU/Rex, CPFT – PFT, Advanced Practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in the Bronchoscopy Lab. Must maintain certification annually.

Professional Experience Requirements:

Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations.

Job Details

Legal Employer:

STATE

Entity:
UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit:
Respiratory Therapy

Work Type:
Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 12.00

Salary Range:
$ $40.09 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:
Variable

Location of Job:
US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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