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Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A two-year associate degree is required.
  • A four-year bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Current respiratory care practitioner licensure in the appropriate state is required.

Responsibilities

  • Advocate for patients and their support systems by incorporating education into the interdisciplinary care plan.
  • Prioritize duties according to patient needs and changing acuity levels, and complete care interventions and medical orders in a timely manner.
  • Administer and evaluate medication therapies, and perform patient transfers and transports.
  • Evaluate patient needs and provide routine respiratory care, including arterial blood gases and bronchial hygiene therapy, and provide higher levels of care in critical care areas and emergent situations.
  • In critical care, manage ventilators, respond to code blues, manage airways, interpret and intervene based on blood gas analysis, and use applicable patient-care protocols.

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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