Night Shift RRT – Advanced Respiratory Therapy

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health's Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our night shift team. The role delivers adult respiratory therapies and mechanical ventilation support across the hospital, working within established care standards.

The ideal candidate will be an RRT, hold NC licensure, and meet BLS requirements, with PALS/NRP and ACLS targets within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or NBRC eligibility.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed to practice as an RCP in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Promote cooperative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
• Provide respiratory therapies per age-appropriate standards and department policies.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support as needed.
• Report routine procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain professional knowledge and contribute to quality improvement.
• Ensure age-specific care according to Age-Specific Care Guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Direct and indirect respiratory care

Multitasking under stress

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Job description

Atrium Health's Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our night shift team. The role delivers adult respiratory therapies and mechanical ventilation support across the hospital, working within established care standards.

The ideal candidate will be an RRT, hold NC licensure, and meet BLS requirements, with PALS/NRP and ACLS targets within 90 days of employment.