Clinical Respiratory Specialist & Program Coordinator

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

Job summary

Atrium Health Cabarrus is seeking a Clinical Respiratory Specialist to join its multidisciplinary respiratory care team in Concord, NC. The role focuses on delivering expert respiratory therapy in an acute care environment, with emphasis on patient education and care coordination.

Qualified candidates are NBRC-credentialed RRTs, licensed in the state, with at least 2 years of critical care experience. BLS is required, and advanced facility-specific certifications may be pursued.

Qualifications

• Must be a NBRC-credentialed RRT (required).
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/RT in the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required.
• Advanced certification per facility/department.
• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy; Associate’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates therapies and recommends plans of care and patient education.
• Act as department liaison, communicating with multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in coordinating and developing respiratory care programs.
• Document therapy and results per hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently in all patient care areas and support colleagues.
• Follow safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

PHI handling

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Approved school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Atrium Health Cabarrus is seeking a Clinical Respiratory Specialist to join its multidisciplinary respiratory care team in Concord, NC. The role focuses on delivering expert respiratory therapy in an acute care environment, with emphasis on patient education and care coordination.

Qualified candidates are NBRC-credentialed RRTs, licensed in the state, with at least 2 years of critical care experience. BLS is required, and advanced facility-specific certifications may be pursued.