ICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Ventilation & Critical Care

Advocate Health; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a high-acuity setting. You will manage ventilators (invasive and non-invasive), perform diagnostic procedures, and work closely with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include an AMA-approved respiratory care program, NBRC RRT licensure, BLS, and within 90 days PALS/NRP and ACLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA–approved respiratory care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and NC licensure required.
• BLS required.
• PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise oxygen delivery methods and equipment as prescribed.
• Perform diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Manage mechanical and non-invasive ventilation and monitor patient status.
• Evaluate therapies and recommend plans of care and patient education.
• Document therapy and communicate results to the healthcare team.
• Initiate and adjust respiratory care techniques in emergency settings and perform blood gas analyses.
• Work independently across patient care areas; proficient with the EMR.
• Follow safety guidelines and meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Ventilator management

Adult respiratory care

EMR/documentation

Emergency response

Team communication

Education

AMA-approved respiratory care program

NBRC registry/licensure (RRT)

Tools

Ventilator equipment

PALS/NRP knowledge

ACLS knowledge

Job description

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is seeking a Licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in a high-acuity setting. You will manage ventilators (invasive and non-invasive), perform diagnostic procedures, and work closely with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements include an AMA-approved respiratory care program, NBRC RRT licensure, BLS, and within 90 days PALS/NRP and ACLS.