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 prescribed respiratory therapies, performs diagnostic procedures, manages ventilatory support, responds to emergencies, and collaborates with the healthcare team. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position working variable 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The listed pay range is $30.70–$46.05.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
Associate degree and Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, or 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 according to policy guidelines.
For work in a free-standing Emergency Department or Virtual Critical Care, two years of critical-care experience is required.
Ability to perform repetitive physical activity, walk and stand, lift materials weighing 20–50 pounds, and move patients of all age groups.
Adequate hearing and eyesight.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, and conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to support adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures with an understanding of their purpose, benefits, and possible effects.
Perform diagnostic procedures according to policy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding the critical-care duties and effects of this therapy.
Independently evaluate current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and make recommendations concerning 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; understand values, abnormal results, and their importance and 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.
Use the electronic medical record and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department proficiently.

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, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.