Pediatric Respiratory Therapist | Night Shift | Sign-On Eligible

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift

Job summary

Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct pediatric respiratory care per physician orders. The role requires high autonomy in assessing, adjusting, and optimizing therapies within a state-of-the-art pediatric ICU environment.

You will collaborate with intensivists, neonatologists and the care team, maintain equipment and documentation, and participate in continuing education to advance pediatric respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• 2 years critical care experience for certain departments.

Responsibilities

• Independently adjust ventilator settings and oxygenation strategies.
• Implement weaning protocols and optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain precise documentation and comply with hospital policies.
• Collaborate with intensivists, neonatologists and multidisciplinary care team.
• Provide direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols.

Skills

Ventilator management

Oxygenation strategies

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

RRT credential

NC licensure

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct pediatric respiratory care per physician orders. The role requires high autonomy in assessing, adjusting, and optimizing therapies within a state-of-the-art pediatric ICU environment.

You will collaborate with intensivists, neonatologists and the care team, maintain equipment and documentation, and participate in continuing education to advance pediatric respiratory care.