Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Respiratory Therapy Services department at 36402 Atrium Health Cleveland in North Carolina. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position offers a sign-on bonus and a competitive pay range.

The ideal candidate will hold NBRC credentials (RRT), an associate degree in respiratory therapy, and at least two years of critical care experience, with strong communication and organizational skills for multidisciplinary patient education and care

Qualifications

• 2 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility.
• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy with an associate degree.
• Credentialed as an RRT and licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of work; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current therapies and make recommendations for plans of care.
• Serve as department liaison to the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate and develop Respiratory Care Department programs.
• Document therapy and results in EMR and communicate with care team.
• Work independently across patient care areas and support colleagues.
• Follow safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements and proficiency evaluations.

Skills

Critical care experience

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Patient education

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Respiratory Therapy Services department at 36402 Atrium Health Cleveland in North Carolina. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position offers a sign-on bonus and a competitive pay range.

The ideal candidate will hold NBRC credentials (RRT), an associate degree in respiratory therapy, and at least two years of critical care experience, with strong communication and organizational skills for multidisciplinary patient education and care