Critical Care Respiratory Therapist I

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across patient care areas. The role requires expertise in oxygen delivery, ventilator support, and diagnostic procedures, under established protocols.

You will document therapies and communicate with the team, ensuring patient safety and quality care. The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS certification, with experience in critical care

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's degree and RRT or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred.
• Credentialed as an RRT by NBRC.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the applicable state.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• 2+ years' CCU/ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers oxygen therapy and monitors delivery modalities.
• Operates mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Performs diagnostic respiratory procedures per policy.
• Evaluates therapies and recommends care plans.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the care team.
• Maintains EMR proficiency and reports findings.
• Ensures safety, regulatory compliance and annual equipment proficiency.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilator management

Emergency care

Patient education

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

RRT or RRT Equivalent

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care across patient care areas. The role requires expertise in oxygen delivery, ventilator support, and diagnostic procedures, under established protocols.

You will document therapies and communicate with the team, ensuring patient safety and quality care. The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS certification, with experience in critical care