Resource Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care - Nights

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, benefits-eligible position for a Resource Respiratory Therapist in Acute Care involves working 36 hours per week on nights. The role encompasses a wide range of respiratory care duties, including demonstrating knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery, administering therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, initiating and monitoring mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, evaluating current therapies, documenting results, communicating with the healthcare team, performing emergency respiratory care techniques, and analyzing blood samples. The successful candidate will work independently across all patient care areas, assist co-workers, follow departmental safety guidelines, complete regulatory requirements, and be proficient in electronic medical records. Advocate Health, the employer, is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. It is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, serving nearly 6 million patients. The system is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as its academic core. Advocate Health is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, rehabilitation, organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. It employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
Associate's 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 state of applicable state.
BLS required per policy guidelines.
For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's' degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies.
Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
Follows departmental safety guidelines.
Completes all regulatory requirements.
Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program