Registered Respiratory Therapist SE

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care across patient care areas, including oxygen delivery, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, ventilator management, emergency respiratory care, and blood sampling analysis. The therapist independently evaluates therapies, uses appropriate judgment and protocols to recommend plans of care and patient education, documents care, and communicates with the healthcare team. This is a full-time night-shift position in Respiratory Therapy Services at Atrium Health University City, with 36 hours per week and a listed pay range of $30.70–$46.05.

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 achieve adequate oxygenation.
Administer therapeutic procedures while understanding their purpose, benefits, and possible effects.
Perform diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding associated critical-care duties and effects.
Independently evaluate current therapies using judgment and protocols, and make recommendations about 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 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 of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
Use the electronic medical record and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department proficiently.