Job Description
Upon the order of the physician and the Medical Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment and provides therapy to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of patient with pulmonary disease, compromise and illness. Has full access to patient health information. Has access to medication storage areas, (excluding controlled substances) as related to job responsibilities.
Shift: M-Thurs. 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care. (RTT or CRT)
- Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Certified in Health Care Provider Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
- A minimum of 5 years patient care experience.
- A minimum of one year’s experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation preferred
- Current NC driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Good physical and mental fitness to meet the demands of emergency situations.
- Emotional maturity and stability. Practices good body mechanics.
Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell Wound & Hyperbaric Center, Iredell Home Health, corporate wellness programs, a skilled nursing facility and a physician network. Iredell offers convenient and easy access to state-of-the-art diagnostics and comprehensive health services. Centers of Excellence include Women’s and Children’s; Cardiovascular; Cancer Care; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. While more and more independent hospitals are being purchased by large for-profit chains, the leadership of Iredell Health System continue to believe - as did the original trustees who signed the certificate of incorporation- that the community is well-served by a locally-owned, locally-operated hospital. Without shareholders or distant corporate offices, all profits remain in the community to provide services, modern equipment and highly skilled staff.
Awards
American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
- Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Quality Award
American Diabetes Association
- Diabetes Center Recognition Award
The Joint Commission
- Primary Stroke Center designation
American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
- Certified Community Cancer Program
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Distinction)
- Distinction Center+ for Hips and Knees & Maternity Care
PNC
- Excellence in Healthcare Award for Quality of Care
Charlotte Business Journal (4 consecutive years )
- Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Award
Healthiest Employers (2 consecutive years)
- Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems
- Top 13 Acute-Care hospitals in North Carolina
Healogics
- Center of Distinction & Center of Excellence Awards
