Respiratory Therapist Register Eligible, Atrium Health Cabarrus, PT Nights

American Addiction Centers•Concord, NC

5d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, night shift position for a Respiratory Therapist at Atrium Health Cabarrus. The role involves providing a range of 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 competency in point-of-care testing.

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.
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.
Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

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

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
Sign on bonus eligible