Acute Care Respiratory Therapist - RRT Certified

Cone Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory duties and monitor patients within acute clinical care settings. The role requires active NBRC RRT certification and NC licensure as CRT or RRT, plus BLS and ACLS.

The candidate should have strong communication with the healthcare team and be able to respond to changes in patient status. Ideal applicants will have a HS diploma or equivalent, graduate from an accredited RT program, and at least three years of acute

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited RT program.
• 3 years of experience in acute clinical care, or completion of equivalent acute care clinical rotations.
• Certification by NBRC as RRT; NC Respiratory Care Board licensure as CRT or RRT; BLS; ACLS

Responsibilities

• Performs all respiratory duties as assigned.
• Monitors patients for adverse events and communicates with the healthcare team about changes or concerns.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited RT program

Job description

Cone Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory duties and monitor patients within acute clinical care settings. The role requires active NBRC RRT certification and NC licensure as CRT or RRT, plus BLS and ACLS.

The candidate should have strong communication with the healthcare team and be able to respond to changes in patient status. Ideal applicants will have a HS diploma or equivalent, graduate from an accredited RT program, and at least three years of acute