Registered Respiratory Therapist I SE, Stanly

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Albemarle, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist I provides respiratory care across patient care areas. The therapist administers prescribed therapeutic procedures, performs diagnostic procedures, manages oxygen delivery and related equipment, and initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators. The role includes evaluating therapies and recommending care plans and patient education needs, performing and assessing blood sampling analysis, and responding to respiratory care needs in emergency settings.

The therapist documents care and results, communicates with the healthcare team, works independently while assisting colleagues as possible, uses the electronic medical record, follows safety and regulatory requirements, and completes annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures. The position requires an approved respiratory therapy education and the specified professional credentials and licensure. It is part-time and PRN, with no benefits eligibility stated for this specific position.

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.
• Advanced certification as required by the facility or department.
• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy, or equivalent experience may be considered.
• For a Free-Standing Emergency Department: two years of critical care experience, or a bachelor’s or higher 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.
• 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, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
• Ability to walk and stand to perform duties, lift 20–50 pounds, and move patients of all age groups.
• Adequate hearing and eyesight.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher; BSRT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery modes and methods and the equipment used for each; conduct prescribed procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administer therapeutic procedures and understand their purposes, benefits, and possible effects.
• Perform diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding related critical care duties and effects of therapy.
• Independently evaluate current therapies using judgment and protocols, and make recommendations regarding care plans and patient education needs.
• Document therapy and results as required by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate information to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory care techniques in emergency settings.
• Perform and evaluate blood sampling analysis and understand the results and treatment of abnormal values.
• 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

• 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 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, with premium pay such as shift and on-call pay based on teammate circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree