Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Facility: Mount Olive Center
Address: 228 Smith Chapel Rd, Mt Olive, NC 28365
Contract: 11 weeks
Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (M-F)
Pay Rate: $56 per hour
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
The Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for evaluating, treating, and caring for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders in a long-term care setting.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assessments and administer respiratory therapy treatments.
- Operate mechanical ventilators, oxygen therapy equipment, and other devices.
- Monitor patient progress and document responses to treatment.
- Conduct diagnostic tests such as spirometry and ABG analysis.
- Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff on care plans.
- Provide patient and family education regarding respiratory care.
- Maintain and clean respiratory therapy equipment.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.
- Respond to emergency situations and provide airway management assistance.