Registered Respiratory Therapist I, Atrium Health CMC, FT Days

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 43 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus eligible

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care services in a busy environment. The physician-directed team relies on skilled therapists for oxygen delivery, ventilator management, and critical care support.

Requirements include NBRC‑credentialed RRT, state licensure, and BLS. BSRT preferred; experience with EMR systems preferred. Sign-on bonus eligibility applies for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/RT.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required.
• Advanced facility/department certifications may be required.

Responsabilités

• Administer and monitor respiratory therapies to ensure adequate oxygenation.
• Operate and manage mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Document therapy results in the EMR per policy.
• Assess and adjust care plans per protocols and patient needs.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure safe patient care.

Connaissances

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator management

Critical care

EMR proficiency

Formation

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

BSRT preferred

Outils

EMR systems

Description du poste

Department

36402 Carolinas Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details / Additional Information

FT days - variable. This position is sign on bonus eligible.

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.05

Major Responsibilities

• 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.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (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 thru the American Heart Association required.

Advanced certification per facility/department.

Education Required

Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy required.

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required (or equivalent experience may be considered).

BA/BS or higher preferred.

Experience Required

For Free-Standing Emergency Department: 2 years critical care experience required or a bachelor’s or higher in Respiratory Therapy with 1-year critical care experience.

For all other areas, new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible for this job code.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships.

Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information

Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.

Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Access to verbal, written, and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization.

Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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

Preferred Job Requirements

Education Required: BSRT preferred

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

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