Respiratory Therapist , PRN, Wilkes Medical Center

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Deliver high-quality respiratory care to diverse patient groups while adhering to departmental policies, performing approved procedures, maintaining equipment, and educating patients and staff.

• Adhere to hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment using effective communication and teamwork.
• Provide respiratory therapies following age-appropriate standards of care and departmental policies throughout the hospital.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
• Report routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform and maintain competency for point-of-care testing, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriate care.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and pursue quality improvement to enhance service to customers.
• Ensure age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

• Graduate of an AMA-approved two- or four-year respiratory care program or meet NBRC admission policies for registry examinations.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Emergency Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Newborn Resuscitative (NRP) required within 90 days of employment.
• Emergency Adult Advanced Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of employment.

• Competitive base compensation within the listed pay range.
• Premium pay for shift, on‑call, and other roles.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.