Registered Respiratory Therapist, CMC

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care across patient care areas at Carolinas Medical Center. The role includes administering and evaluating therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, managing ventilatory support, responding to emergencies, analyzing blood samples, educating patients, and communicating with the healthcare team. The therapist documents care and results, follows departmental safety and regulatory requirements, maintains proficiency with equipment and procedures, and uses electronic medical records. The position is PRN day shift and part time. Applicants must hold the required respiratory therapy credentials and state licensure, along with Basic Life Support certification. An approved respiratory therapy education program and an associate degree in respiratory therapy (or equivalent experience) are required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Experience requirements vary by work area: Free-Standing Emergency Department placements require critical care experience, while other areas may consider new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced RRTs.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist license 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 degree in respiratory therapy, or equivalent experience that may be considered.
For Free-Standing Emergency Department work: 2 years of critical care experience, or a bachelor’s or higher degree in Respiratory Therapy with 1 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, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery modes, methods, and related equipment, and perform 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.
Independently evaluate therapies using judgment and protocols, and recommend plans of care 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 abnormal results and their treatment.
Work independently in patient care areas and assist coworkers with patient care when possible.
Use electronic medical records and their 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 and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.