Registered Respiratory Therapist I, AH Pineville

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I provides direct respiratory care according to physician orders and approved protocols. The therapist consults with physicians about treatment effectiveness and makes appropriate recommendations, provides ventilator support, monitors cardiopulmonary life-support equipment, and maintains respiratory-care equipment. The role works across patient-care areas and supports patients in specialized settings including the CVICU, MICU, NICU, Pulmonary Function Testing Lab, and Bronchoscopy Suite. Respiratory therapists also participate in airway interventions and rapid-response care, using therapist-driven protocols to assess and modify treatment. The position requires independent evaluation of respiratory therapies, appropriate documentation, communication with the healthcare team, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements. The role includes ongoing equipment and procedure proficiency evaluations. The posting describes access to advanced training, continuing education, and mentorship, as well as a clinical ladder from RT I to RT IV.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
Associate's degree with RRT or RRT equivalent required.
Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.
BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
Advanced certifications as required by facility policy or standards.
For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care assignments, two years of critical-care experience is required.
Ability to walk and stand to perform duties; lift materials weighing 20–50 pounds; and move patients of all age groups.
Adequate hearing and eyesight.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform direct respiratory care according to physician orders and approved protocols.
Consult physicians about therapy effectiveness and make appropriate recommendations.
Provide ventilator support and maintain and monitor cardiopulmonary life-support equipment.
Maintain and properly use respiratory-care equipment.
Assess, implement, and adjust respiratory therapies, including evaluating current treatments using appropriate judgment and protocols.
Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen-delivery methods and equipment and perform prescribed therapeutic procedures.
Administer therapeutic procedures with an understanding of their purpose, benefits, and possible effects.
Perform diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
Make recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
Document therapies and results as required by hospital, department, and regulatory agencies.
Communicate relevant information to members of the healthcare team.
Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory-care techniques in emergency settings.
Perform and evaluate blood-sampling analysis and understand abnormal results and their treatment implications.
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.
Complete annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory-care equipment and procedures.
Lead or participate in airway interventions, including intubations, and rapid-response interventions.
Collaborate across disciplines and participate on hospital-wide committees.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, subject to eligibility based on FTE or employment status.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible healthcare 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, with premium pay such as shift and on-call pay where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Potential annual compensation increases based on performance.
Advanced training, continuing education, and mentorship opportunities.