Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Care

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Pineville Respiratory Therapy Services team. You will deliver prescribed respiratory therapies, monitor ventilator support, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient oxygenation and outcomes.

This full-time role is 36 hours per week with 12-hour day shifts and sign-on bonus eligibility. Requires AMA-approved education, RRT, state license, and BLS; benefits and retirement are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Delivers prescribed respiratory therapies and manages equipment for oxygen delivery.
• Monitors and adjusts mechanical and non-invasive ventilation as prescribed.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and documents results as required.
• Evaluates therapies and communicates plans of care to the team.
• Maintains EMR documentation and adheres to safety and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy knowledge

Emergency response

Patient care coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy (RRT)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Pineville Respiratory Therapy Services team. You will deliver prescribed respiratory therapies, monitor ventilator support, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient oxygenation and outcomes.

This full-time role is 36 hours per week with 12-hour day shifts and sign-on bonus eligibility. Requires AMA-approved education, RRT, state license, and BLS; benefits and retirement are included.