Autonomous Respiratory Therapist I — High-Impact ICU Roles

107 The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct respiratory care under physician orders and approved protocols. You will consult on therapy effectiveness and manage ventilator support across units, contributing to a high-autonomy environment with ongoing professional development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to policies, and meticulous documentation to ensure optimal patient outcomes within a major regional healthcare

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards.
• 2 years of critical care experience for certain departments.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and adjust respiratory therapies with full clinical autonomy.
• Independently modify ventilator settings in critical situations.
• Lead airway interventions including intubations.
• Collaborate across disciplines on hospital-wide committees.
• Document therapy and results per policy and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Ventilator management

Critical care

Documentation

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS certification

Advanced certifications per policy

2 years critical care experience

Job description

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct respiratory care under physician orders and approved protocols. You will consult on therapy effectiveness and manage ventilator support across units, contributing to a high-autonomy environment with ongoing professional development.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, adherence to policies, and meticulous documentation to ensure optimal patient outcomes within a major regional healthcare