Registered Respiratory Therapist CMC

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care across patient care areas at Carolinas Medical Center. The role delivers and evaluates respiratory therapies and diagnostic procedures, manages mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, responds to emergencies, and collaborates with the healthcare team. The therapist documents care, follows safety and regulatory requirements, and maintains proficiency with respiratory equipment and procedures. This is a part-time, PRN position with variable day-shift scheduling.

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 required; equivalent experience may be considered.
For Free-Standing Emergency Department positions: two years of critical-care experience, or a bachelor’s or higher degree in Respiratory Therapy with one year of critical-care experience.
For other areas, new graduates with RRT credentials and experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible.
Excellent organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Demonstrated 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.
Ability to perform repetitive physical activity, walk and stand, lift 20–50 pounds, and move patients of all age groups.
Adequate hearing and eyesight.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or higher degree preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) preferred.
Advanced certification per facility/department.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, and conduct prescribed procedures to support adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures and understand their purposes, benefits, and potential effects.
Perform diagnostic procedures according to policy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding the critical-care duties and effects of therapy.
Independently evaluate therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and recommend plans of care and patient education as appropriate.
Document therapy and results as required by the 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 test values, abnormal results, and related treatment.
Work independently in patient care areas and assist co-workers 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.