Registered Respiratory Therapist II, Cabarrus

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Concord, NC

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist II provides respiratory care across patient care areas at Atrium Health Cabarrus. The role administers prescribed respiratory therapies, performs diagnostic procedures, manages mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, evaluates current therapies, and communicates care needs and results to the healthcare team. The therapist works independently, supports coworkers, responds to emergencies, documents care, and maintains proficiency with equipment, procedures, and electronic medical records. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible night position scheduled for 36 hours per week and is sign-on bonus eligible.

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 the state of employment.
Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association.
Advanced certifications as required by facility policy and standards.
For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care assignments, two years of critical care experience is required.
Experience, approved certification, and education as outlined in the Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder; advancement complies with the ladder requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, and conduct prescribed procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures with understanding of their purpose, 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 concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
Document therapies and results as required by hospital, department, and regulatory agencies.
Communicate information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory care techniques in emergency settings.
Perform and evaluate blood sampling analysis, understanding values, abnormal results, and their treatment.
Work independently in all patient care areas and assist coworkers with patient care when possible.
Follow departmental safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements.
Complete annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
Maintain proficiency in the electronic medical record and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

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.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, for eligible teammates.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.