Description

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Summary:
Assist with Respiratory Therapy needs for non-critically ill patients in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities:
1. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures.
2. Provides for all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, and extubations.
3. Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies.
4. Records patient information in electronic medical record system.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Completion of first year of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Requires Provisional Respiratory Therapy License.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* None Required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Respiratory Care

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Salary per hour: $20.03 - $24.80 (minimum - midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.