RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SENIOR (PER DIEM)

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Durham
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionUnder the direction of the Respiratory Therapy 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.QualificationsGraduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

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 obtain 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.

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