Registered Respiratory Therapist I, Atrium Health Pineville, FT Nights

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver direct patient care under physician orders and approved protocols. You will manage ventilators, provide oxygen therapy, and participate in critical care activities to support life-saving treatments.

Responsibilities include documentation of therapies, monitoring patient responses, and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize plans of care.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• RRT or RRT Equivalent credentials required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS certification required.

Aufgaben

• Operate and monitor ventilators and life-support equipment.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies and assess effectiveness.
• Document therapy results and communicate with the care team.
• Evaluate and adjust treatment plans per protocols.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all procedures.
• Perform blood gas sampling and analysis.
• Utilize EMR for documentation and care coordination.
• Work independently across care areas and assist colleagues as needed.

Kenntnisse

Ventilator management

Critical care procedures

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Independent patient care

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

RRT or RRT Equivalent

Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

Tools

Ventilators

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

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

Job Summary

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

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 North Carolina. 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.