Critical Care Respiratory Therapist & Ventilator Specialist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our facility, focusing on oxygen delivery, ventilator management, and comprehensive respiratory care. The role involves documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, effective therapy.

The candidate should have an associate degree in respiratory therapy, NBRC credentials, and strong ER/critical care experience. BSRT is preferred, with complex cases requiring rapid, precise decisions.

Formación

• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required; BA/BS preferred.
• BSRT preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrates knowledge in oxygen delivery methods and equipment and conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, monitors purpose and benefits, and performs diagnostic procedures as per policy.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators; aware of critical care duties and effects of therapy.
• Evaluates and recommends plans of care and patient education needs using established protocols.
• Documents therapy and results; communicates with the healthcare team; preserves PHI and adheres to privacy requirements.

Conocimientos

Oxygen delivery

Ventilators management

EMR/documentation

Emergency procedures

PHI handling

Educación

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

BSRT preferred

Herramientas

NBRC credentialing process

Descripción del empleo

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support patients in our facility, focusing on oxygen delivery, ventilator management, and comprehensive respiratory care. The role involves documentation, patient education, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safe, effective therapy.

The candidate should have an associate degree in respiratory therapy, NBRC credentials, and strong ER/critical care experience. BSRT is preferred, with complex cases requiring rapid, precise decisions.