Registered Respiratory Therapist I, Pineville

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols. You will consult on therapy effectiveness, provide ventilator support, and ensure proper use of respiratory care equipment.

The role requires independent work across care areas and accuracy in EMR documentation. Expect to follow safety guidelines, meet regulatory requirements, and participate in regular proficiency evaluations for equipment and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in North Carolina.
• BLS required per policy guidelines and advanced certifications per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various oxygen delivery modes and equipment.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and understands purpose and benefits.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes care recommendations.
• Documents therapy and results and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Performs respiratory care in emergency settings and analyzes blood samples.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilator management

Therapy evaluation

Documentation

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent

NC Licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS certification

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

Non-invasive ventilators

EMR systems

Job description

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.