Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a registered respiratory therapist to provide and supervise patient respiratory care. You will administer oxygen therapy and ventilator support, perform diagnostics and blood sampling, document findings, and communicate with the care team.

Graduate of AMA-approved Respiratory Care program; RRT credential, state licensure, and BLS are required; Bachelor's preferred. You will work across patient care areas, ensure safety, and maintain equipment and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care with RRT credential.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the appropriate state; BLS required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; strong knowledge of oxygen therapy and ventilators.

Responsibilities

• Administers oxygen therapy and ventilator support per policy.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and blood sampling analysis.
• Documents therapy results and communicates to the care team.
• Maintains and demonstrates proficiency with respiratory care equipment.
• Follows safety guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilators management

Blood gas analysis

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT credentialed

State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS required

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a registered respiratory therapist to provide and supervise patient respiratory care. You will administer oxygen therapy and ventilator support, perform diagnostics and blood sampling, document findings, and communicate with the care team.

Graduate of AMA-approved Respiratory Care program; RRT credential, state licensure, and BLS are required; Bachelor's preferred. You will work across patient care areas, ensure safety, and maintain equipment and EMR systems.