Current Job Postings

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER – HENDERSON, NC

Maria Parham Medical Center is seeking a Full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner for our 102 acute care facility.  An excellent location, just minutes away from Raleigh/Durham, beautiful Kerr Lake, and the Virginia border…we’re close to the big city and still have a small town charm. 
The RCP performs independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical evaluation of care including the establishment of therapeutic objectives and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient. The final and ultimate authority, judgment and clinical decision making are the responsibilities of the physician. 
Job Qualifications:
Previous hospital experience preferred. High School diploma/GED; clinical experience as provided by the Joint Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JCRTE) approved program for Respiratory Care. Graduate from a JCRTE approved school required and must be licensed by the NC Respiratory Board.  Ability to work various schedules. 

Training/Special Skills:
BCLS certification required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP.  

Licensure:
Current license by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care. RRT credentials or actively pursuing within 6 months.

You may apply on-line at www.mariaparham.com

Posted 08/31/10

 

Respiratory Therapist
Contract position available part time with potential to become full time

NON- Smoking Certified Asthma Educator needed for the Fayetteville area.
This is a contract position for a licensed respiratory therapist only. Must be self sufficient and able to work unsupervised.
Flexible hours must be willing to see clients in a variety of settings including home, school and office.
Must be Asthma Educator certified but will consider a graduate of a credited asthma educator program with AE-C credential obtained within 12 months of contract.

Please send résumé to

jkoehn@vrcllc.org
Or fax to
919-963-9633

Posted 07/29/10

 

Technical Analyst, Special Medical Service
Requires Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist

Pitt County Memorial Hospital is an 861-bed, Level I Trauma Center, regional referral hospital and is the flagship hospital for University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina. We serve as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at ECU. PCMH provides acute, intermediate, rehabilitation and outpatient services to more than 1.3 million people in 29 counties.

Special Medical Services, a department of Pitt County Memorial Hospital, has an immediate opening for a Technical Analyst. This position works closely with the Respiratory Care Department in planning, designing and launching efficient business and information technology applications that support Respiratory Department policies, procedures and workflows. This includes reviewing and analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of information technology system implementations. 

The Technical Analyst collaborates with HIS (Hospital Information System), Finance, Nursing, Pharmacy and Education departments to coordinate and prepare for deployment of new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) application modules and enhancements; creates department specific diagrams for Electronic Medical Record implementation; provides training and support for Respiratory staff and students. 

In addition, the Technical Analyst participates in department staff and leadership meetings, prepares staff work schedules and maintains Respiratory Policies/Procedures and the department website.

Qualified candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 5 years of experience as a Staff Respiratory Therapist. Excellent organizational, decision making, problem-solving and interpersonal skills with advanced computer literacy in Excel and Word required. Demonstrate ability to learn VIZIO and EPIC applications to integrate them into work processes in a timely manner.  In 2011, will lead the testing and implementation of ventilator interface into EMR.

Pitt County Memorial Hospital offers all the benefits of Greenville, NC. The low cost of living is matched by a high quality of life in this progressive community in the sunny south, located only a short drive from Carolina’s magnificent seashore.

For immediate consideration, please visit www.pcmhcareers.com to submit an online application or resume. For more information, call: 800-346-4307.

We are diverse talents brought together by a common dedication: EOE.

It all comes together@ www.uhseast.com

Posted 06/29/10

 

Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Advanced Home Care, an award wining and one of the fastest growing home health care organizations, is hiring for a Respiratory Therapist (PRN) to join its Asheville, NC branch.   Our Respiratory Therapists are NBRC credentialed professionals who provide respiratory care to patients in the home or alternate sites.  Respiratory care will be preventative, rehabilitative and palliative in nature.  Join our team and help us assist our patients in reaching their highest level of independence in daily living; allowing them to live life to the fullest. 

If you are a Respiratory Therapist with the qualities listed above, and you have the desire to succeed and want a challenging and rewarding career, then apply for our position online at www.advhomecare.org or contact Melissa Lee, Clinical Recruiter at melissa.lee@advhomecare.org.  Must have NC CRT or RRT license and at least one year of experience to be considered. 

Posted 06/23/2010

Part-Time Respiratory Therapist

Burnt Out with Clinical Care? Looking for a Change?
Part-Time Respiratory Therapist (10 Hours per Week) Flexible, Friendly Work Environment

The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence seeks respiratory therapist for a prior approval program for Medicaid patients.  Responsibilities include reviewing requests for prior approval for services; maintaining a computer history file of activity for each client; contacting providers to obtain additional information needed for review; comparing information in the requests to established practice guidelines; making determinations of appropriate number of visits and length of treatment for therapy goals; referring cases to physician consultants as appropriate; and participating in hearings by the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Candidates should have a current North Carolina license as respiratory therapist; at least 2 years of experience with pediatric clients; knowledge of clinical tools used for testing and treatment of non-acute asthma and other chronic respiratory illnesses; excellent communication skills; knowledge of current practice guidelines/standards of treatment; ability to travel within the state; and must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions (no temporary visas).

Please send resume to:
Respiratory Therapist
The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence
100 Regency Forest Dr.
Suite 200
Cary, NC  27518
FAX:  919-380-7637
Email:  resumes@thecarolinascenter.org

Posted 03/18/10

 

Respiratory Therapist

Located in historic and beautiful Hendersonville, North Carolina, Pardee Hospital is dedicated to providing quality, compassionate and safe services that improve the health of the communities we serve in Western North Carolina.  Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hendersonville, North Carolina is not only a dynamic place, but once you've experienced its breath-taking scenery it becomes a state of mind.  This dynamic region is filled with wondrous natural resources, a variety of cultural and educational opportunities. We are currently looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our exceptional team.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be team oriented.  Completion of an accredited Respiratory Care Program and successful completion of the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist examination, current NC Respiratory Therapy license, and one year work experience in the adult critical care setting required.  Prefer some pediatric/neonatal experience.

In addition to a caring and team oriented environment, Pardee offers our associates a compelling and promising career with a variety of options and an unmatched quality of life.  If you are looking for an environment where you can build a stimulating career, work with dedicated people, touch the community and enjoy a full life beyond the hospital, aim for a career at Pardee Hospital. We offer an outstanding salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life, LTD, a generous retirement plan plus much more.

To apply, please visit our website at www.pardeehospital.org and follow the job opportunities link to our online job application. For additional information please contact Sam Laws, Employment Specialist, at samuel.laws@pardeehospital.org or 828-696-4206. Thank you.

Posted 01/26/10

 

Respiratory Therapy Opportunities

When you join the team at Levine Children's Hospital, you'll be part of an exceptional group of healthcare professionals who have a strong commitment to family-centered care.

Levine Children's Hospital is the largest children's hospital between Atlanta and Washington, DC. Our 234-bed hospital, on the campus of Carolinas Medical Center, provides a scope of pediatric care and depth of expertise unmatched in this region. Levine Children's Hospital offers more than 30 specialized pediatric services, including kidney, liver, heart, bone marrow transplants, cardiovascular surgery and interventional cardiology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation services and ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). We also offer the highest level of neonatal care in the regional and a Pediatric Emergency Department.

Join our exceptional Level IV NICN/High Risk Delivery team, Pediatric ED and Pediatric Rehabilitation department. Responsibilities include assisting in Bronchoscopy, caring for the Cardiac Thoracic Post-Op patient, performing intubation, airway/ventilator management and treatment protocols as well as Asthma education. Positions are available for Lead Therapist (minimum of three years of management experience) as well as Staff Respiratory Therapists (requires at least one year of Pediatric experience).

If you would like more information about Levine Children's Hospital on the campus of Carolinas Medical Center, or to see current opportunities and apply online, please visit www.levinechildrenshospital.org. EOE/AA

Levine Children's Hospital

Posted 12/31/09

 

Respiratory Therapist

Company:  MDI – GHS

MDI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a federal correctional complex in Butner, NC.  Work schedule includes three 12 hr shifts; rotating weekend coverage may be required.  Must have current license and ACLS/BLS.  Ability to pass a background and credit check is a must.  Sign-on bonus available.  Position offers benefits, competitive pay, paid time off, and more.  Send resume to resumes@medint.com.

Posted 10/22/09

 

Regional Respiratory Operations Director

Walgreens-Option Care
Regional Respiratory Operations Director
Position Description

REPORTS TO:        Regional Vice President Southeast

Contact: Chip Stenholt Senior Recruiter 847-315-3865

Email: chip.stenholt@walgreens.com

 

POSITION SCOPE:  The Regional Respiratory Operations Director will provide support for all Respiratory Therapy (RT) services within their assigned region to ensure profitability, quality services and products.  This position will be wholly responsible for RT only sites, and provide support to the RT function in multiple therapy sites.  The Regional Respiratory Operations Director will also establish and implement RT policies and procedures to further drive corporate initiatives in this area.  This position will also assist with the development and ongoing management of annual budgets, business plans, sales plans, new program development and new intake employee training to ensure continued, long term growth and profitability for RT only offices, and support these functions in multiple therapy sites within the assigned region. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business or equivalent field
• 5 years of previous multi-site management in Respiratory Therapy/Home Medical field
• Experience working with diverse positions and ability to manage reimbursement, operations, clinical and managed care functions and objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to create and communicate business and sales plans
• Ability to enforce ethical business practices throughout the assigned region
• Demonstrated success with meeting financial goals and objectives
• Ability to manage rapid growth and establish training, orientation and team building areas
• Knowledge of local, State, Federal, accrediting body, FDA and Medicare regulations
• Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the company
• Experience in budget development, management and analysis
• Experience with management of profit/loss offices
• Experience planning organizing, developing, implementing and interpreting programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures
• Proven ability to lead and communicate to employees of all levels
• Detail oriented, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving   
• Excellent analytical skills
• Lives in or will relocate to the region supported
• Ability to travel to various job sites
• Ability to work under stressful conditions

QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred

• Masters in Business or Healthcare
• Graduate of an AMA approved RT program

TASKS AND STANDARDS FOR POSITIONS:

Assist in the development of the regions Respiratory Therapy plan and ensure its proper execution.
Work with the Regional Vice President (RVP) to develop short and long range objectives for the RT function.  Develop and integrate the individual office plans and strategies into an overall plan to achieve maximum output and contribution to the corporate strategy.  Work with the RVP towards enhancing individual office effectiveness while achieving minimum cost overruns. Identify the cost-effective systems needed to support RT, taking into account business trends, resource availability and changes in customers.  Continuously evaluate and communicate changes and plan updates.
Support the entire Respiratory Therapy function within the assigned region.
Direct and coordinate work of designated employees, manage personnel activities to meet regional objectives related to Respiratory Therapy.  Provide clinical oversight to multiple therapy sites.  In RT only sites, assume responsibility for the reimbursement function and ensure financial goals are being achieved. 
Review and evaluate each offices Respiratory Therapy programs and performance.
Review reports and updates from assigned branch locations and the Corporate office.  Outline improvement plans, and work with the RVP to implement in multiple therapy sites.  Counsel General Managers in all locations as to the execution of RT programs and when necessary, provide direction for modification in work plans or implementation of contingency plans in accordance with prevailing business conditions.  Ensure best practices and performance improvement initiatives related to RT are being driven at each location.
Support relationships with "key" accounts, industry and trade associations, public service organizations, vendors and customers. 
Engage in other outside activities consistent with the company's responsibilities in the community and the industry.
Oversee supervision of General Managers in RT only sites.  
Supervise the General Managers for designated offices that support the RT function only.  Implement and monitor orientation process of new General Managers.  Will conduct interviews, and oversee hiring and training to assist in the development of new employees.
Participate in marketing and sales efforts as required.
Foster “intra-organizational” and “intra-departmental” teamwork.
Initialize communication and work with other offices within the region to accomplish goals.  Demonstrate solid employee relations skills and knowledge of workplace ethics and diversity.  Set and clearly convey standards for performance that challenge subordinates and help them to learn and develop.  Provide information/feedback regularly on performance including constructive criticism and encouragement.  Hold staff responsible for achievement of goals/objectives.
Maintain a professional image.
Dresses in attire that conveys a professional image.
Consistently maintain personal self-control and professional decorum.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
Observe legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary Option Care information.
Speak knowledgeably of the scope of services that are available through Option Care.

Description of available services is accurate

Participate in Option Care’s Performance Improvement Program.  Contribute to the achievement of Option Care’s goals through effectively participating in or leading committees and informal work groups.
Use group participation skills when working as a member of a committee or informal work group.  Participate actively and positively on at least one committee. Accurately identifies opportunities for improvement.
In all activities comply with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements. 
Accepts other responsibilities and duties that may be assigned.

Posted 10/19/2009

 

Director of Sleep Operations

Novant Health Inc.

The Operational Director for Sleep Services Number One Job responsibility is to deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time, and understand how he or she contributes to the health systems vision of achieving that commitment to patients and families.  Directs and coordinates all sleep services operations, to include administration, patient care support, and strategic growth in a professional manner consistent with Novant Healths objectives of providing cost effective, personalized, accessible, quality care.

Graduate of an accredited program. Masters Degree in Healthcare/Business Administration or  related field , preferred. Minimum 6-8 years progressive supervisory/management experience in health care setting. Clinical skills set of Respiratory Care, Polysomnography, or other related field strongly preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities required:  Current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills, principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communications skills; understanding of customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Sedentary Work - lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, including the human body, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Internal Posting Date; 9/22/09-9/27/09

WORK SCHEDULE:  Full time

THOSE INTERESTED IN APPLYING CAN  via our website www.novanthealth.org

Posted 9/29/09