Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in acute care settings. You will assess and manage oxygen delivery, operate ventilators, perform diagnostic sampling, and document results in the EMR.

The role requires independence, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS, with 2+ years of critical care preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required; BA/BS preferred.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in modes of oxygen delivery and equipment used for each therapy.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, monitors outcomes, and conducts diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators and monitors effects.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes recommendations on plans of care and patient education.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets critical values.
• Works independently across patient care areas and proficient with EMR systems.
• Follows safety guidelines and regulatory requirements; completes proficiency evaluations.

Skills

Oxygen delivery knowledge

Ventilator management

Clinical documentation

Critical care experience

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in acute care settings. You will assess and manage oxygen delivery, operate ventilators, perform diagnostic sampling, and document results in the EMR.

The role requires independence, adherence to safety and regulatory standards, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Applicants should have an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS, with 2+ years of critical care preferred.