Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte is seeking a Part-time Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care in multiple patient care areas. The role involves administering prescribed therapies, operating ventilators, performing blood sampling analysis, and documenting results in the EMR.

The incumbent will work dayshift PRN with variable scheduling and must meet licensure requirements. Qualified candidates are NBRC-credentialed RRTs with current state licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• RRT credential required; NBRC-credentialed.
• Current state license as Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS certification required; Advanced certification per facility.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of oxygen delivery modes and equipment; conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• Administer and monitor therapeutic procedures; perform diagnostics per policy.
• Initiate, monitor and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilators; recognise critical care duties.

Skills

RRT credential

BLS certification

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

BA/BS or higher preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte is seeking a Part-time Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care in multiple patient care areas. The role involves administering prescribed therapies, operating ventilators, performing blood sampling analysis, and documenting results in the EMR.

The incumbent will work dayshift PRN with variable scheduling and must meet licensure requirements. Qualified candidates are NBRC-credentialed RRTs with current state licensure and BLS certification.