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Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeThomasville, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Current respiratory care practitioner licensure in the appropriate state is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a patient advocate for patients and their support systems by incorporating education into the interdisciplinary care plan.
  • Prioritize duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels, and ensure timely completion of care interventions and medical orders.
  • Administer and evaluate medication therapies, and perform patient transfers and transports.
  • Evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate routine respiratory care, including arterial blood gases and bronchial hygiene therapy, and provide higher levels of care in critical care areas and emergencies.
  • Practice independently in respiratory care according to state requirements and standards.
  • In critical care, manage ventilators, respond to code blue situations, manage airways, interpret and intervene with blood gas analysis, and use related patient-care protocols.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are preferred.

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1997

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