Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health • Sparta, NC

18d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care at Alleghany County Memorial Hospital in Sparta, North Carolina, on a PRN, as-needed basis with a variable schedule. The role provides respiratory therapies and mechanical ventilation and airway support in accordance with age-appropriate standards of care and departmental policies. The therapist monitors patients, supports continuity of care, performs assigned point-of-care testing, and maintains professional and technical competency.

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 in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For pediatric care: PALS and NRP certifications required within 90 days of employment.
• For adult care: ACLS certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Verbal and non-verbal communication 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 effective communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Provide respiratory therapies throughout the hospital, following age-appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support according to age-appropriate standards of care.
• Report routine clinical procedures and patient information to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform and maintain competency for assigned point-of-care testing in compliance with organizational policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring to support patient safety and appropriate care.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and support quality improvement.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree