Respiratory Therapist , Lexington Medical Center

Department: 36402 Lexington Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 12 Hr Nights no weekends

• Location:
  
  Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Lexington, NC
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full Time Nights

• 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

• 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.

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
• Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient.
• Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
• Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care
• Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live. This includes:

• Affordable Living:
  Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools:
  Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods:
  Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Pay Range $34.90 - $52.35

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program