Respiratory Therapist; RRT; Night Shift

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift
## Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift Apply remote type:
On-site locations:
La Grange, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R62429
** We are hiring for:
** Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift
** Type:
** Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  
** Bear Creek - Children & Adults
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* Location:

** La Grange, NC (On-Site)
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time
** Compensation:** $32+ (depending on role and experience)
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* Incentives:

** $6,000 sign-on bonus is being offered. No relocation packaged offered.
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* Schedule:

** 12 hour shifts; 7pm - 7am
** We are seeking passionate
** Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)
** who are committed to caring for pediatric patients and adults, primarily those with tracheostomies.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Deliver approved respiratory therapy services to all assigned service users in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
* Assess, monitor, and evaluate service users’ respiratory needs; provide interventions and modify care plans as needed.
* Maintain clear and timely documentation in medical records, including respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment use.
* Communicate changes in service user conditions to nursing staff, the Director of Respiratory, and other team members.
* Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed, and train staff on proper administration when applicable.
* Lead and support interdisciplinary team meetings by providing updates on respiratory conditions and recommendations.
* Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and proper functionality.
* Provide training and education to staff, families, and service users on respiratory care practices and emergency protocols.
* Support workers’ compensation efforts by addressing respiratory health as part of injury prevention and care management.
* Participate in quality assurance and facility assessments (e.g., Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments).
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure proper infection control procedures are followed.
* Support crisis management efforts and provide calm, professional care during emergencies.
* May access and appropriately handle protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA.
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* Qualifications:

*** Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
* Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of North Carolina (required)
* Minimum two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; experience with IDD populations is a plus
** Other Duties:
*** Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting unit needs.
* Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.
** Supervisory Responsibilities****:
*** This position may or may not have supervisor responsibilities depending on the job profile.
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*** Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
* Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
* Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
* Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
* Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
* Required to regularly stand and walk.
* Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
* Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
* Must be able to talk and hear.
** Pre-employment screening:
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