Critical Care Respiratory Therapist II

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care across patient care areas. The role includes managing ventilators, conducting diagnostics, and ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have an AMA-approved Respiratory Care education, RRT credentials, and state licensure, with strong critical thinking and teamwork skills. BLS is required; experience in critical care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen delivery modes and equipment; conducts prescribed procedures.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and explains purpose and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates and maintains ventilators and non-invasive ventilation; handles critical care duties.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes care plan recommendations.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the health care team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care in emergencies.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling with understanding of values and treatments.
• Works independently across patient care areas and assists others.
• Follows safety guidelines and completes regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluations of equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient with the EMR interface with Respiratory Care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

RRT credential

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care across patient care areas. The role includes managing ventilators, conducting diagnostics, and ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have an AMA-approved Respiratory Care education, RRT credentials, and state licensure, with strong critical thinking and teamwork skills. BLS is required; experience in critical care is preferred.