Registered Respiratory Therapist I SE, Stanly

Advocate Health•Albemarle, NC

5d•$31 - $46

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I provides respiratory care across patient care areas. The role involves delivering prescribed therapies, conducting diagnostic procedures, managing mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, evaluating treatment effectiveness, and contributing to patient education and care planning. The therapist documents care and results, communicates with the healthcare team, and provides respiratory care in emergency settings. The position requires adherence to departmental safety guidelines and regulatory requirements, annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures, and appropriate handling of protected health information. The work may involve repetitive physical activity, walking and standing, lifting 20–50 pounds, moving patients of all age groups, and working in environments with odors, low lighting, or crowded conditions.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Currently licensed 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 that may be considered.
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 a Free-Standing Emergency Department: 2 years of critical care experience, or a bachelor’s or higher degree in Respiratory Therapy with 1 year of critical care experience.
For other areas: new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in respiratory therapy preferred.
BSRT preferred.
Advanced certification per facility/department.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, and perform prescribed therapeutic procedures to support adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures with knowledge of their purposes, benefits, and possible effects; perform diagnostic procedures according to policy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding related critical care duties and effects.
Independently evaluate current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and make recommendations regarding care plans and patient education needs.
Document therapies and results as required by hospital, department, and regulatory agencies, and communicate relevant information to 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 values.
Work independently in 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 and 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

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
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs