Night RRT Respiratory Therapist – Ventilation & Care

Atrium Health Enterprise; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. This full-time night shift role requires NBRC registration, NC licensure, BLS, and completion of required pediatric and adult certifications within specified timelines.

The position involves providing respiratory therapies, managing ventilation, monitoring patients, and ensuring safe, age-appropriate care across hospital units.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and licensed to practice as an RCP in NC.
• BLS certification is required.
• PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment; ACLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapies following age-appropriate standards and policies throughout the hospital.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support as needed.
• Reports routine clinical procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing and ensures compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
• Maintains professional knowledge and participates in quality improvement to enhance service.

Skills

Communication

Respiratory care

Multi-tasking

Education

RCP licensure (NC)

NBRC registry

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. This full-time night shift role requires NBRC registration, NC licensure, BLS, and completion of required pediatric and adult certifications within specified timelines.

The position involves providing respiratory therapies, managing ventilation, monitoring patients, and ensuring safe, age-appropriate care across hospital units.