Overview
*Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT)*
*$20,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment*
*Schedule:*Night Shift, Weekends Included
*Your experience matters *
Harris Regional Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
*More about our team *
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*How you’ll contribute *
A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:
· The Respiratory Therapist provides care to patients requiring all types of respiratory support including critical, emergency, general therapy, and special care nursery. Supports organizational improvement by teaching and participating in the management of resources for patient care.
·Performs assessment of cardiopulmonary status utilizing physical assessment and history taking skills, laboratory findings, radiological studies of the chest, pulmonary function testing and professional judgment to formulate a respiratory care plan upon the order of a physician.
·Initiates, administers, evaluates response to, and documents all therapy modalities according to departmental procedure and ordered by a physician including: intermittent positive pressure breathing, handheld nebulizer, chest physical therapy modalities, including percussion, vibration, breathing and cough retraining exercises, deep tracheal suctioning, incentive spirometry, sputum induction.
·Initiates, monitors and documents performance of various respiratory care modalities.
·Administers proper technical respiratory care procedures including dispensing of proper dosage of medication and equipment/devices.
*·***Inspects and tests equipment, disassembles, cleans, reassembles equipment as required. Maintains adequate supply of necessary equipment. Performs accurate record keeping, including logs for oxygen, supplies and equipment. Disposes of equipment properly.**
*Why join us *
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• *Comprehensive Benefits:*Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• *Financial Protection & PTO:*Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• *Financial & Career Growth:*Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• *Employee Well-being:*Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• *Professional Development:*Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
*More about Harris Regional Hospital*
Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.
*Physical Requirements:*
• Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares.
• Ability to hear and distinguish heart and lung sounds.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during highly stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.
• Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies.
*EEOC Statement*
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
**Job:** **Respiratory/Pulmonary*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *Registered Respiratory Therapist*
**Location:** *NC-Sylva*
**Requisition ID:** *7463-12926*
