Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilators & Support

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct respiratory care per orders and approved protocols. You will manage oxygen delivery, ventilators, and related life-support equipment while collaborating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires RRT credentialing, NC licensure, and BLS with advanced certifications as per facility policy. Critical care experience is preferred; strong documentation and teamwork are essential in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program and licensed in NC.
• RRT or equivalent credentials required; bachelor’s preferred.
• CPR/BLS required with advanced certifications per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols.
• Manages oxygen delivery and ventilator support; consults physicians on therapy effectiveness.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, adapting plans as needed.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results for patient care.
• Maintains respiratory care equipment and adheres to safety and regulatory standards.
• Works independently across patient care areas and supports coworkers as needed.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluations and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

EMR proficiency

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Associate’s RRT or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

NBRC RRT credentialed

NC licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS certification

Advanced certifications per policy

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct respiratory care per orders and approved protocols. You will manage oxygen delivery, ventilators, and related life-support equipment while collaborating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires RRT credentialing, NC licensure, and BLS with advanced certifications as per facility policy. Critical care experience is preferred; strong documentation and teamwork are essential in a busy hospital