Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15,000 Signing Bonus Eligible!

Company: Novant Health
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

Overview: Novant Health seeks Registered Respiratory Therapist IIs (RRTs) at Forsyth Medical Center and in surrounding community hospitals. Registered Respiratory Therapists are eligible for a signing bonus up to $7,500 at qualifying locations
Certified Respiratory Therapists are eligible for a signing bonus up to $5,000 at qualifying locations and must be willing to obtain RRT within 12 months of start date
Relocation reimbursement up to $2,500 at qualifying locations Our RRTs serve as leaders of the healthcare team by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their support system. Respiratory therapists practice under respiratory and ventilator management protocols with a high degree of autonomy. Depending upon the facility, they perform intubations and insert a-lines. Responsibilities: Acts as a patient advocate for the patient and their support system by incorporating education in the interdisciplinary care plan
Prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels and ensures timely completion of care interventions, medical orders, etc.
Administers and evaluates medication therapies, performs patient transfers and transports patients
Ability to evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate routine respiratory care such as ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapy, etc., as well as perform higher levels of care in critical care areas and emergent situations
Demonstrates independence in the specialty of Respiratory Care. Practices according to state requirements and standards
Critical Care Specific: Ventilator management, code blue, airway management, interpretation and intervention with blood gas analysis, use of all related protocols for patient care Why Novant Health? Career advancement and opportunities to practice at the top of your license
8 Magnet Designated Hospitals
LeapFrog Grade "A" Ratings at all Novant Health facilities
Novant Health is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Forbes Best Employers for Women in 2020, Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality and 50 Best Places for Women and Managers of Diverse Backgrounds to Work #JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth #RRT #RespiratoryTherapist #NHhiringRRT Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth! At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

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