Our Respiratory Care team is looking for new talent! Expect an engaging, fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, working alongside an expert multidisciplinary team. Come be happy with Pardee!

JOB SUMMARY (Job Ids: 205502/200242)

Administers respiratory care under the direction of a physician, as assigned within scope of practice. Assist patients with respiratory difficulties.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

• Administers respiratory patient care under the direction of a physician. Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educates patients, especially those with complex care issues, within hospital setting and for post-discharge care.
• Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy and other components of standard respiratory care. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways.
• Intubates critical care patients as directed by a physician. Selects specialized ventilator modes such as pressure-regulated volume control (PRVC) in order to manage specific disease processes. Monitors intubated patients on an ongoing, round the clock basis. Weans intubated patients from ventilation through evaluative measures including spontaneous breathing trials.
• Evaluates blood-gas levels through the use of arterial punctures for all intubated patients and as ordered by a physician. Adjusts care as needed, including parameters of respiratory equipment.
• Implements the use of a range of respiratory equipment for breathing assistance and secretion management. Tests equipment, patient response and leads patient through breathing exercises.
• Administers tracheostomy care, including tracheostomy tube changes, cleaning, and endotracheal intubations / extubations.
• Assists with care, maintenance, and tracking of equipment and supplies. Inspects supplies and stages equipment for expedient use.
• Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

QUALIFICATIONS

Will be required to obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire date. Training and assessment will be offered by the organization.

Required

• Must have active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license as issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB).
• Must hold active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred

• One year of work experience in an adult critical care setting.
• Experience working in a pediatric / neonatal care setting.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

About Us

At Pardee UNC Health Care, we lead with the heart. A local organization with deep regional ties, Pardee is a not-for-profit hospital system in Hendersonville, NC, aimed at improving the health of the communities it serves. While independently financed by its operations and foundation, Pardee is owned by Henderson County and managed by UNC Health. Our connection with the Western North Carolina region gives us focus, and our association with UNC Health provides the tools to succeed.

Our system consists of a core hospital licensed for 222 beds, an outlying primary and specialty care physician practice network, and a number of urgent care clinics. These operations are supported by more than 1800 team members, covering comprehensive clinical care as well as a wide array of support services including foodservice, facilities management, human resources and more. Come be happy with Pardee.

Learn more at pardeehospital.org/careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently have an Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)?
• Do you currently hold a North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license as issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB)?

Ability to Commute:

• Hendersonville, NC 28791 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hendersonville, NC 28791: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person