Reg Respiratory Therapist, Lincoln

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lincoln, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care across patient care areas, including administering therapeutic procedures, performing diagnostic procedures, managing ventilator therapy, and responding to emergencies. The therapist evaluates therapies, recommends care plans and patient education, documents treatment and results, and communicates with the healthcare team. The role also requires safe practice, compliance with regulatory requirements, proficiency with electronic medical records, and annual evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current license 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, or equivalent experience may be considered.
For a Free-Standing Emergency Department: two years of critical care experience, or a bachelor’s or higher degree in Respiratory Therapy plus one year of critical care experience.
For other areas: new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible.
Strong organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish working relationships.
Problem-solving, decision-making, and delegation skills.
Knowledge of growth and development principles and competency in care appropriate to patients’ ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs.
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

Advanced certification per facility or department.
Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; BSRT preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, and conduct prescribed procedures to support adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures with understanding of their purpose, 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.
Evaluate current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and recommend care plans and patient education needs.
Document therapies 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 values, abnormal results, and related treatment.
Work independently in patient care areas and assist coworkers 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.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare 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.
Career development programs.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate status and position.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.