Respiratory Therapist I (Pediatrics)

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Position qualifies for our Inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program, which includes a $15,000 commitment incentive with a three (3) year commitment which is paid in six installments, relocation assistance (relocation amounts based on location distance) and participation in our employee referral program ($3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer other Respiratory Therapists). 

Summary:

Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, administers respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patient's respiratory dysfunction. After completion of orientation, functions independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

1. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, oxygen therapy, and airway clearance. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal extubation, and assist with intubation. 
2. Performs all aspects of ventilator care to include set-up, initial placement, and management of settings depending on the patient's disease process. Provide appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate and provide weaning techniques.
3. Provide respiratory therapies in Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, children's acute care floors, and Pediatric Emergency Department. A Teammate on the Pediatric Rapid Response Team and Pediatric Code Blue Team.
4. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses, and students. Annual skill assessments.
5. Records all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records all patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records patient information in an electronic medical record system.
6. May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays. 

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
●  Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Must be registered within 6 months of hire. AHA or Red Cross BLS on hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within (1) year of hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively , interpret a variety of technical situations, provide family centered care, and interpret clinical information.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy 

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No