Respiratory Therapist Register Eligible, Atrium Health Cabarrus, PT Nights

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Concord, NC

22d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, night shift position for a Respiratory Therapist at Atrium Health Cabarrus. The role involves providing respiratory therapies, initiating and maintaining mechanical ventilation and airway support, performing point-of-care testing, and providing invasive and non-invasive monitoring. The position requires adherence to hospital standards, age-appropriate care, and departmental policies. The therapist will also report clinical procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care and maintain 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.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of applicable state required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
• Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care
• Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress

Nice To Haves

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' experience.

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree