Respiratory Therapist

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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	Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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-Coordinator@ecu.edu .
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 employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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