Registered Respiratory Therapist AdventHealth Hendersonville FT Days

Location Address: 100 Hospital Drive Hendersonville, NC

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Hendersonville

Up to a $5000.00 Sign on Bonus

Community Involvement

Located in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina

Great Benefits

Co-workers who feel like family

Faith Based

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time Days 7a to 7p

You Will Be Responsible For:

• ·       Responsible for providing respiratory services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures.
• ·       Maintain knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment.  Remain alert, assess possible side effects to oxygen therapy.
• ·       Administer respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• ·       Set-up and monitor mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• ·       Assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation as needed. Make appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• ·       Perform arterial punctures to obtain and analyzes arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understand the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.