Night Shift RRT: Ventilators & Critical Care

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Defined contribution retirement

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Respiratory Therapy Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist for night shifts (7p-7a). The role requires NBRC-registered credentials, state licensure, and BLS certification, with an on-topic emphasis on critical care and ventilator management.

The position offers the potential sign-on bonus and opportunities to work across multiple patient care areas while using electronic medical records and following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC is required.
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State in which they work.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association required.
• Advanced certification per facility/department.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and monitors patients.
• Documents therapy and results per hospital, department and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates information to the healthcare team.
• Evaluates current therapies and recommends plans of care and patient education needs.
• Performs diagnostic blood sampling analysis and related values interpretation.
• Works independently across patient care areas and assists coworkers as needed.
• Proficient in electronic medical records interfaces with Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines and completes annual proficiency evaluations.

Skills

RRT credential

Ventilator management

Critical care knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

BA/BS or higher preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Advocate Health’s Respiratory Therapy Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist for night shifts (7p-7a). The role requires NBRC-registered credentials, state licensure, and BLS certification, with an on-topic emphasis on critical care and ventilator management.

The position offers the potential sign-on bonus and opportunities to work across multiple patient care areas while using electronic medical records and following safety protocols.