Critical Care Respiratory Therapist I

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in accordance with physician orders and approved protocols. You will manage ventilators, administer therapies, monitor equipment, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating therapies, performing blood gas analysis, documenting results in EMR, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy; RRT or RRT-equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina; BLS required.
• Advanced certifications per facility policy; 2 years critical care experience for ED/VC.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in oxygen delivery modes and equipment; conducts prescribed therapies.
• Administers therapeutic procedures; performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes recommendations for care plans.
• Documents therapy and results; communicates with healthcare team.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Works independently across patient care areas; proficient in EMR.
• Follows safety guidelines and regulatory requirements; annual proficiency where applicable.

Skills

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

Emergency care

Documentation/EMR

Blood gas analysis

Team communication

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

NC licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS certification

Advanced facility certifications

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Non-invasive ventilators

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in accordance with physician orders and approved protocols. You will manage ventilators, administer therapies, monitor equipment, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating therapies, performing blood gas analysis, documenting results in EMR, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.