About this opportunity
UNC Health Care lists this RCP Therapist opportunity in kinston, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
nBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
nSummary:
nTo render highly professional and technical cardiopulmonary care to assigned patients. Provides quality diagnostic and therapeutic care to achieve the highest standards of care specific to the age of the patient.
nResponsibilities:
nPatients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Ensures that contact with physicians and other customers are conducted in a manner that displays superior customer service.
nLENOIR
nOther Information
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nQualifications
nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
nnCertificate of completion from an American Medical Association Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program possessing CRT certification and licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care. All RRT therapists required to be RRT credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care maintain the requirements necessary to retain the designation.
n nPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
nnOne year experience in a Respiratory Care hospital type setting preferred.
n nLICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
nnMust be licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. All RRT RCP therapists by RRT credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care. They are required to maintain that status.
n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
nnGood interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated understanding of patient care needs according to the developmental stages for various age groups. BCLS training required. ACLS and NRP strongly encouraged. Strong Customer Focus.
n nWORK ENVIRONMENT
nnExposure to blood borne pathogens, infectious and contagious diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment. Contact with cleaning agents, chemicals, and some toxic chemicals may also require use of PPE. Subject to stressful work periods and long irregular hours.
n nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
nnWalking and standing throughout shift; lifting patients daily with assistance. Pushes and/or pulls or carries equipment throughout shift.
n n nJob Details
nLegal Employer: Lenoir Health
nEntity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
nOrganization Unit: Respiratory Therapy
nWork Type: Full Time
nStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00
nSalary Range: $28.06 - $33.67 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
nPay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
nWork Assignment Type: Onsite
nWork Schedule: Day Job
nLocation of Job: US:NC:Kinston
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
kinston, NC, 28504, US
Who can apply
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