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Registered Respiratory Therapist
ECU Health Medical Center
Greenville, NC
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$20-32/hour
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) IV


Job Description ECU Health About ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people. Position Summary The RCP IV will be expected to focus in critical care areas, participate in research, lead patient education activities and function as a mentor to the AAS degree RCP's. The RCP IV will have advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, professional development, and critical care expertise of Respiratory Care procedures. They will be involved in assisting with case management and the discharge planning processes. They will be called on to function as chronic pulmonary patient navigators. Responsibilities Develops, monitors and updates Respiratory care plans in agreement with the attending MD in the critical care units. Monitors patient response to the care plan and communicates with the attending MD to modify the care plan for improved results. Assumes the teaching role for mechanical ventilation for residents, and fellows at the bedside and in the classroom. Is a resource for the clinical team and actively participates in daily patient care rounds with the clinical team. Will respond to ERT, and Code Blue emergencies Mentors new staff in acute care area. Assumes the duties of chronic pulmonary disease patient navigator Direct patient and family education on post hospital respiratory home care needs. Develops and participates in case management, and discharge planning needs Actively involved in evidence based research including but not limited to peer reviewed article publications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree is required; BSRT preferred Current American Heart Association BLS, if not current at the time of hire, must complete within first 6 months of employment and maintained. American Heart Association ACLS, if not current at the time of hire, must complete within first 12 months of employment and maintained. Working in the Children's hospital, you are required to have AHA PALS and NRP in place of the AHA ACLS and you must have completed the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from your orientation end date. For non-medical center Respiratory care departments AHA BLS and ACLS are required. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date. 3+ years of experience is required. Active status with NBRC recommended. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint. Contact Information For additional information, please contact: Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition Consultant ECU Health Talent Acquisition Email:

Pay

Average North Carolina Staff Position Pay

$25.48/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist is 58% lower than the US average of $40.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.