Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Atrium Health Enterprise; Lincolnton (NC); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Atrium Health Enterprise in North Carolina seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide bedside care in multiple units, including emergency and critical care. You will initiate, monitor, and wean ventilators, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with the care team to optimize oxygenation.

Requirements include NBRC-credential, state license, BLS, Associate degree, and 2 years' critical care experience for certain shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy with an Associate's degree.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (NBRC) and state licensure required.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required; advanced certification per facility.
• 2 years critical care experience for Free-Standing ED; new graduates with RRT eligible elsewhere.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen delivery modes and equipment to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators in critical care settings.
• Evaluates current therapies and recommends care plans and patient education.
• Documents therapy and communicates results to the healthcare team.
• Performs emergency respiratory care techniques and blood sampling analysis.
• Works independently across patient care areas and uses EMR interfaces.
• Follows safety guidelines and completes regulatory requirements and annual proficiency.

Kenntnisse

Oxygen delivery

Ventilators management

Emergency respiratory care

Blood gas analysis

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Team communication

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Atrium Health Enterprise in North Carolina seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide bedside care in multiple units, including emergency and critical care. You will initiate, monitor, and wean ventilators, perform diagnostics, and collaborate with the care team to optimize oxygenation.

Requirements include NBRC-credential, state license, BLS, Associate degree, and 2 years' critical care experience for certain shifts.