Respiratory Therapist
East Carolina University
Position Details
Position Information
| Job Title | Respiratory Therapist |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 400368 |
| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Time-Limited | No |
| Department Homepage | https://pediatrics.ecu.edu/ |
| Advertising Department | PEDS-PULMONOLOGY |
| Division | Health Sciences |
| Classification Title | 14701 Medical Therapeutic Spec |
| Competency Level | 1 – Contributing |
| Working Title | Respiratory Therapist |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
| Recruitment Range | $35,610 – $59,571 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $48,301 – $53,668 |
| Salary Grade Equivalency | GN10 |
| Work Schedule | Monday-Friday |
| Work Hours | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Position Location (City) | Greenville |
| Job Category | Staff – Medical |
| Organizational Unit Overview | The East Carolina University, School of Medicine, Pediatric Outpatient Clinic provides outpatient medical care for children from birth to age 21. The clinic staff assists clients in obtaining diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic illnesses as well as provides nursing care. Staff provides health education and access to information to enhance client health and to prevent illness. Staff provides for client comfort and safety while endeavoring to be as cost effective to keep medical costs down. The Pediatric Clinics are a service component of the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine. These clinics are involved in the treatment of patients as a function of the training and education of medical students, physicians and allied health personnel in primary medical care on a regional consultative basis for eastern North Carolina. |
| Job Duties | The purpose of this organizational unit is to work in junction with the Pulmonology team to provide clinical staff support to the Pulmonary department to care for patients with respiratory illnesses. This position will serve as an extension of the physicians, but report to the Nurse Administrator of Clinical Operations. This position will assist in care coordination of respiratory management with the Pediatric Asthma team, C5 team, and cystic fibrosis team. The selected candidate will also serve as an educator for the patient population and their families regarding preventative health measures, disease, and disease management. The individual in this position will perform a variety of tasks with some detail, requiring general understanding and skill in the application of work procedures. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that patient needs are met efficiently and effectively. The selected candidate will assist in the outpatient management of patients at the Pulmonology Clinic and to serve as a resource person for the education of learners. Currently, hours of clinic operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. CLINICAL SUPPORT POSITION – NOT SUBJECT TO STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is affiliated with ECU Health Medical Center, which serves as it’s teaching hospital, as well as the flagship hospital for ECU Health. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the therapeutic specialty area to which assigned. Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure in speech pathology, audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or other fields. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| License or Certification required by statute or regulation | Graduation from a 2 year associate program of respiratory therapy and current NCRCB licensure in North Carolina. |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Prefer one year with Pediatric patients. At least three years of experience in pulmonary diagnostics environment with proficiency in spirometry, plethysmography and DLCO testing, pediatric respiratory therapist experience preferred. RPFT is preferred but CPFT will be considered |
| License or Certification required by the Department | Current NCRCB licensure in North Carolina. BLS Healthcare Provider preferred. ACLS, PALS, NRP a plus. |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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| Job Open Date | 09/26/2022 |
| Job Close Date – Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. | 10/05/2022 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/55003 |
| Alternate option | If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. |
| AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] . |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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