Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Sparta, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care throughout the hospital, following age-appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures. The role initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support, provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring, and supports patient safety and appropriate care. The therapist reports routine clinical procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of patient care and performs assigned point-of-care testing in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations. The position also maintains professional and technical knowledge, supports quality improvement, and provides developmentally appropriate care for the age groups served. The role is based at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, North Carolina, and works three 12-hour night shifts per week, totaling 36 hours weekly.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved two- or four-year respiratory care program, or meet NBRC admissions policy requirements for registry examinations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Current license to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in North Carolina.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Pediatric care: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
Adult care: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
Communication skills, including verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills.
Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care.
Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress.

Responsibilities

Promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
Provide respiratory therapies throughout the hospital in accordance with age-appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures.
Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
Report routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
Perform and maintain competency for assigned point-of-care testing, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge and participate in quality improvement to enhance service to customers.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines.