Registered Respiratory Therapist Float, Pineville

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist Float provides respiratory care across patient care areas at Atrium Health Pineville. The role delivers and evaluates respiratory therapies, performs diagnostic procedures, manages mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, supports emergency care, and communicates with the healthcare team. The position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and scheduled for variable 12-hour day shifts, with 36 hours per week. It is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The therapist works independently while supporting coworkers as needed, follows departmental safety guidelines, completes regulatory requirements and annual equipment and procedure proficiency evaluations, and uses the electronic medical record and its respiratory care interface. The role requires repetitive physical activity, walking and standing, lifting materials weighing 20–50 pounds, and moving patients of all age groups. The work environment may include odors, low lighting, and crowded conditions.

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 applicable state.
BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care assignments, two years of critical care experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, and conduct prescribed procedures to support adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures with an understanding of their purposes, benefits, and possible effects.
Perform diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, recognizing the critical-care duties and effects of this 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 hospital, department, and regulatory agencies.
Communicate relevant information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory care techniques in emergency settings.
Perform and evaluate blood sampling analysis, understand results, and recognize the importance and treatment of abnormal values.
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 for respiratory care equipment and procedures.
Use the electronic medical record and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department proficiently.