Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGreensboro, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Graduate of a 2-year school for Respiratory Therapy.
One year of clinical experience in Respiratory Care at Cone Health.
Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or as an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or as an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
Obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

Personally provide care to patients with acute critical conditions and cardiac and pulmonary disease.
Operate various equipment related to respiratory care.
Perform diagnostic tests such as electrocardiograms to inform the development of treatment plans.
Assist with monitoring invasive and non-invasive ventilators to track and improve patient recovery.
Advocate internally for patients' needs to deliver the most appropriate care.
Verify using established protocols that equipment is functioning properly so treatment plans can be carried out.
Document care and outcomes as required by regulatory agencies and organizational procedures to maintain patient records and suggest improvements in care.
Support the administration of advanced therapies, such as bronchoscopies, to treat complex cases.

Respiratory Therapists

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The Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist is responsible for personally providing care to patients that have acute critical conditions and cardiac and pulmonary disease. Working under some supervision, this role operates various equipment related to respiratory care, performs testing, and advocates for patients' needs. Working under direct supervision, this role carries out treatment plans designed by a licensed Respiratory Therapist.

Essential Job Function:

Performs diagnostic tests such as EKG's to inform the development of treatment plans.
Assists with the monitoring of invasive and non-invasive ventilators to track and improve the patient's recovery.
Advocates for patients' needs internally to deliver the most appropriate care.
Verifies using established protocol that equipment is functioning properly so that treatment plans can be carried out.
Documents care and outcomes as required by regulatory agencies and organizational procedures to maintain patient records and suggest improvements in care.
Supports the administration of more advanced therapies, such as bronchoscopies, to treat more complex cases.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Required: Graduate of a 2-year school for Respiratory Therapy.

Experience:

Required: 1 year of clinical experience in Respiratory Care at Cone Health.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

Required: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a RRT; Licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as a CRT or RRT; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider; ACLS-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.

Work Shift :

Nights/Weekend Rotation (United States of America)

On Call Required

FTE:

0.9

Job Type:

Benefit Eligible (20-39) Hours/Week

About the Company

Cone Health

Not-for-profit healthcare network delivering hospital care

Cone Health is a not-for-profit healthcare network that serves communities in Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham, and surrounding counties by operating hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, and centers for heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, women’s and children’s health, and advanced imaging. Its services are delivered through a system of hospitals, clinics, and the Cone Health Medical Group and Triad HealthCare Network, with revenue coming from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs. The network differentiates itself by emphasizing community care and serving underserved populations, supported by a large staff, physician partners, and volunteers, and it holds recognized workplace culture awards. The goal is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and improve health outcomes across its diverse service areas.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $100K
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1953

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