Registered Respiratory Therapist Float, Pineville

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert oxygen delivery, ventilator support, and diagnostic procedures. The role requires independent work across care areas, adherence to safety protocols, and proficiency with EMR systems.

Collaboration with the care team to optimize patient outcomes is essential. The ideal candidate has an AMA-approved respiratory care education, RRT credential, state license, BLS, and 2+ years in critical care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the applicable state.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.
• For ED and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in oxygen delivery modes and equipment for each method.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and understands their purpose and benefits.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates therapies and recommends care plans and patient education.
• Documents therapy and communicates results to healthcare team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care techniques in emergencies.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Works independently across patient care areas and assists others.
• Follows safety guidelines and completes regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilator management

Diagnostic procedures

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT or equivalent

BS preferred

NBRC credentialed RT

State license as RCP

BLS certification

2+ yrs critical care exp (ED/VCritical)

Tools

EMR systems

Respiratory care equipment

Ventilators

Job description

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.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

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. For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required.