Respiratory Therapist, (RRT)
Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Provides quality Respiratory Care according to departmental policy for the following patient groups: Neonatal/Pediatric/Adolescent or Adult/Geriatric. Performs approved procedures and monitoring of equipment to promote a positive outcome. Educates the patient, medical house staff and other allied health professionals to assure continuity of care. Assists with clinical instruction and skill building of student and intern Respiratory Care practitioners. Evaluates and implements procedures based on appropriate utilization of current trends in cardio-respiratory technology.
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).
- Licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- No experience required for beginning practitioners.
Nice To Haves
- PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment (for Pediatric roles).
- ACLS required within 90 days of employment (for Adult roles).
Responsibilities
- Provides quality Respiratory Care according to departmental policy for Neonatal/Pediatric/Adolescent or Adult/Geriatric patient groups.
- Performs approved procedures and monitors equipment to promote positive outcomes.
- Educates patients, medical house staff, and allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Assists with clinical instruction and skill building of student and intern Respiratory Care practitioners.
- Evaluates and implements procedures based on current trends in cardio-respiratory technology.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
