Autonomous Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care & Airway Lead

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking an autonomous Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive cardiopulmonary care across core units. You will assess and adjust therapies, manage ventilator settings, and participate in rapid-response interventions as part of a high-functioning team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with intensivists, pulmonologists, neonatologists, and hospitalists, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a large regional system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Certified as Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state.”

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and adjust respiratory therapies with full clinical autonomy.
• Independently modify ventilator settings and oxygenation strategies in critical situations.
• Lead airway interventions, including intubations, with rapid and precise execution.
• Collaborate across disciplines on hospital committees that drive excellence.
• Document therapy and results per department policy.

Job description

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking an autonomous Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive cardiopulmonary care across core units. You will assess and adjust therapies, manage ventilator settings, and participate in rapid-response interventions as part of a high-functioning team.

The role emphasizes collaboration with intensivists, pulmonologists, neonatologists, and hospitalists, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a large regional system.