Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. The role involves delivering prescribed oxygen therapy and other therapeutic procedures, performing diagnostic procedures, and initiating, monitoring, and maintaining mechanical and non-invasive ventilation. The therapist evaluates therapies, recommends care plans and patient education, and performs respiratory care and blood sampling analysis in emergency settings. The position works independently across patient care areas, collaborates with the healthcare team, documents care, follows safety and regulatory requirements, and completes annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week. The listed pay range is $30.70–$46.05. The position requires graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory care program or satisfaction of NBRC registry examination admission requirements, RRT credentialing and North Carolina licensure, and BLS. Pediatric certifications (PALS and NRP) or adult ACLS are required within 90 days of employment, as applicable.

Advocate Health describes a comprehensive Total Rewards offering that may include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance and paid parental leave; employer-matched retirement plans; financial wellness programs; and educational assistance. Eligibility may depend on FTE or employment status.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved two- or four-year respiratory care program, or satisfy the NBRC admissions policy requirements for registry examinations.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensed to practice as a respiratory care practitioner in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For pediatric practice: PALS and NRP certifications within 90 days of employment.
• For adult practice: ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, and conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to support adequate oxygenation.
• Administer therapeutic procedures, understanding their purpose, benefits, and possible effects; perform diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, and understand the critical care duties and effects of this therapy.
• Independently evaluate current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and recommend plans of care and patient education needs.
• Document therapy and results as required by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies, and communicate relevant information to healthcare team members.
• Initiate, conduct, and modify respiratory care techniques in emergency settings.
• Perform and evaluate blood sampling analysis, including interpretation of values and understanding abnormal results and their treatment.
• Work independently in all patient care areas and assist coworkers with patient care when possible.
• Use the electronic medical record and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department proficiently.
• Follow departmental safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements.
• Complete annual proficiency evaluations of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for applicable shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree