Internal Temp Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics

Internal Temp Respiratory Therapist, Pediatrics

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Temporary, non-benefited Respiratory Therapist position supporting our Winston Salem Medical Center!

Details include:

• Competitive hourly rates
• 36 hour weeks
• 12 week assignment
• Nights 7p-7a
• Adults or Pediatrics

YOU’LL NEED:

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
• Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
• Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Healthcare setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Ability to Relocate:

• Winston-Salem, NC 27157: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person