Autonomous Respiratory Therapist I: High-Impact ICU Roles

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville's Respiratory Therapy team delivers autonomous, high-impact care across CVICU, MICU, NICU, and special procedures. RTs lead airway interventions, adjust therapies with protocol-driven autonomy, and collaborate with intensivists and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

The program emphasizes advanced equipment, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow from RT I to RT IV while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent is required.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.
• BLS required per policy.
• Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and equipment for prescribed therapies.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and conducts diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators; understands critical care duties.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes proper recommendations for plans of care and patient education.
• Documents therapy/results and communicates with the healthcare team; follows safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Ventilator management

Critical care procedures

Documentation in EMR

Education

Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Atrium Health Pineville's Respiratory Therapy team delivers autonomous, high-impact care across CVICU, MICU, NICU, and special procedures. RTs lead airway interventions, adjust therapies with protocol-driven autonomy, and collaborate with intensivists and other specialists to optimize patient outcomes.

The program emphasizes advanced equipment, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow from RT I to RT IV while maintaining strict safety and regulatory standards.