Critical Care RRT - Ventilator & Life Support Expert

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols in Charlotte, NC. You will consult on therapy effectiveness, provide ventilator support, and maintain life support equipment across care areas.

You will document therapies, communicate with the healthcare team, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while utilizing electronic medical records and staying current with certifications and policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• NBRC credentialed as an RRT.
• Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards.
• 2 years critical care experience preferred for certain areas.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administrates therapeutic procedures, understands purpose/benefits, and performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators; understands critical care duties and effects of therapy.
• Evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, and makes recommendations on plans of care and patient education.
• Documents therapy and results and communicates with appropriate healthcare team members.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas; proficient in EMR and interface with Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows safety guidelines; completes regulatory requirements and annual proficiency evaluations.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Ventilator management

Critical care knowledge

Education

RRT certification

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

NC license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Bachelor's degree preferred

BLS certification

Advanced respiratory care certifications

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols in Charlotte, NC. You will consult on therapy effectiveness, provide ventilator support, and maintain life support equipment across care areas.

You will document therapies, communicate with the healthcare team, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while utilizing electronic medical records and staying current with certifications and policies.