Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health•High Point, NC

33d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full Time, Nights position for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at High Point Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services. The role involves providing respiratory therapies, initiating and maintaining mechanical ventilation and airway support, and performing invasive and non-invasive monitoring. The position requires adherence to hospital standards, age-appropriate care, and departmental policies. The therapist will also be responsible for reporting patient information to relief personnel and maintaining professional knowledge and quality improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care
Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress

Responsibilities

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient.
Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off programs
medical
dental
vision
life
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program