Registered Respiratory Therapist I, Lake Norman

Advocate Health•Cornelius, NC

13d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I provides respiratory care across patient care areas at Atrium Health Lake Norman. The role delivers and evaluates prescribed respiratory therapies, performs diagnostic procedures, manages ventilators, supports emergency respiratory care, and communicates with the healthcare team. The position is full-time, on the night shift, and requires NICU experience. It is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The therapist works independently while supporting coworkers, follows departmental safety and regulatory requirements, maintains proficiency with respiratory care equipment and procedures, and uses the electronic medical record. The role requires appropriate respiratory therapy education, an RRT credential, state licensure, and Basic Life Support certification.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment.
Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association.
Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, or equivalent experience may be considered.
NICU experience required for this position.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships.
Effective problem-solving, decision-making, and delegation skills.
Knowledge of growth and development principles and competency appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
For Free-Standing Emergency Department placements: two years of critical-care experience, or a bachelor’s or higher degree in Respiratory Therapy with one year of critical-care experience. For all other areas, new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS or higher in respiratory therapy preferred; BSRT specifically noted as preferred.
Advanced certification per facility/department.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen-delivery methods and equipment, and conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures, understanding their purposes, benefits, and possible effects; perform diagnostic procedures according to policy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding the critical-care responsibilities and effects of this therapy.
Evaluate current therapies using judgment and protocols, and make recommendations about plans of care and patient education needs.
Document therapy and results as required by hospital, department, and regulatory agencies, and communicate information to appropriate healthcare-team members.
Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory care techniques in emergency settings.
Perform and evaluate blood-sampling analysis, understand results, and recognize the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
Work independently in all patient care areas and assist coworkers with patient care when possible.
Use the electronic medical record and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department proficiently.
Follow departmental safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements.
Complete annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility.
Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate status.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.