Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Lexington, NC

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position is a full-time role working nights at Lexington Medical Center, Respiratory Therapy Services. This role is responsible for providing respiratory therapies, initiating and maintaining mechanical ventilation and airway support, and performing invasive and non-invasive monitoring. The therapist will adhere to hospital standards, ensure age-appropriate care, and maintain professional knowledge. This position is benefits-eligible.

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

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
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