Registered Respiratory Therapist I, Atrium Health Pineville, FT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing critical respiratory care, administering therapeutic procedures, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. As part of a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant impact on patient health. With a generous sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about respiratory care and committed to excellence in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Robust benefits package

Paid time off

Participation in Clinical Ladder

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct respiratory care according to physician’s orders.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Documents therapy and communicates with the healthcare team.

Skills

Oxygen delivery modes

Therapeutic procedures

Mechanical ventilators

Patient education

Electronic medical records

Education

Associate's RRT or RRT equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilator support equipment

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist I, Atrium Health Pineville, FT Days

$ Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 155747
Job Family: Respiratory Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Detailed Shift and Schedule: variable 12hr day shifts
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 11071005433313-Respiratory Care

This position is sign-on bonus eligible! Registered Respiratory Therapists are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 1-year commitment for full-time and some part-time positions. In addition to our robust benefits packages and paid time off, you may be eligible to participate in the Respiratory Clinical Ladder upon employment!

Job Summary

Performs all aspects of direct respiratory care according to physician’s orders and/or approved protocols. Consults physicians on the effectiveness of therapy and makes appropriate recommendations. Provides ventilator support and maintains cardiopulmonary life support equipment. Maintains and properly utilizes respiratory care equipment.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates knowledge of various oxygen delivery modes and equipment, conducting prescribed therapeutic procedures to ensure adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding their purpose, benefits, and potential effects. Performs diagnostic procedures as per policy.
• Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators, understanding critical care duties and therapy effects.
• Evaluates current therapies independently, making proper recommendations for care plans and patient education.
• Documents therapy and results as required, communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
• Conducts emergency respiratory care procedures and blood sampling analysis, understanding the significance of results and treatments for abnormal values.
• Works independently across patient care areas, assists colleagues, and is proficient with electronic medical records and their interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Adheres to departmental safety guidelines, completes regulatory requirements, and annual proficiency evaluations of equipment and procedures.

Physical Requirements

Requires repetitive physical activity, walking, standing, lifting 20-50 pounds, moving patients of all ages, and having adequate hearing and eyesight. May involve exposure to odors, low lighting, and crowded conditions.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program. Associate’s RRT or RRT equivalent required; Bachelor's preferred. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina. BLS required; advanced certifications per policy. For emergency and virtual critical care, 2 years critical care experience required.