Float Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

Jobtome; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver oxygen therapy, ventilator support and critical care procedures within a busy hospital setting as part of the respiratory care team.

Responsibilities include procedures, blood gas analysis, documentation, and patient education. Requirements: AMA-approved program graduate, RRT credential, state license, BLS, and at least two years of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; licensed in the applicable state; BLS per policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and monitors outcomes; explains purpose and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Independently evaluates current therapies and recommends plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results; communicates with the healthcare team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care techniques in emergencies.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets abnormal values.
• Works independently across patient care areas; supports coworkers.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines and completes regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Proficient in electronic medical records interfacing with Respiratory Care.

Skills

Ventilator management

Emergency care

Patient education

Documentation

Electronic medical records

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care (RRT or equivalent)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver oxygen therapy, ventilator support and critical care procedures within a busy hospital setting as part of the respiratory care team.

Responsibilities include procedures, blood gas analysis, documentation, and patient education. Requirements: AMA-approved program graduate, RRT credential, state license, BLS, and at least two years of acute care experience.