Registered Respiratory Therapist, Cabarrus

Atrium Health; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver and monitor oxygen therapy, manage ventilators, and support patient education in Kannapolis, NC. The role emphasizes independent work across care areas with strong EMR usage and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree, NBRC-registered credentials, and a state license, with BLS and critical care experience preferred for ED/virtual critical care settings.

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 (NBRC).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner as required by the state.
• BLS certification required; advanced facility certifications per policy.
• 2 years critical care experience for ED/Virtual Critical Care per policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver oxygen therapy using various delivery modes and equipment to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administer therapeutic procedures, monitor effects, and perform diagnostics per policy.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilation; understand critical care implications.
• Evaluate current therapies and make plans of care and patient education recommendations.
• Document therapy and communicate results to the healthcare team.
• Perform blood sampling analysis and interpret results.
• Work independently in all patient care areas and maintain EMR proficiency.
• Follow safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements and annual equipment proficiency.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT credential (NBRC)

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each. Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting. Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible. Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each. Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting. Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible. Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Requires repetitive physical activity. Able to walk and stand to perform duties. Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight is necessary. Exposures to working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

Education, Experience And Certifications

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 the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of applicable state. BLS required per policy guidelines. Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards. For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years critical care experience required.