Registered Respiratory Therapist II, Cabarrus

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Therapist to provide expert oxygen delivery, ventilator support, and diagnostic oversight in a high-acuity hospital setting. You will administer procedures, monitor responses, and educate patients and staff to improve outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, RRT or equivalent, and state licensure with BLS. You will work across care areas, documenting results and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's degree with RRT or equivalent required; bachelor's preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialing required; state license held.
• BLS for healthcare providers; advanced facility certifications per policy.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates knowledge in modes and methods of oxygen delivery and equipment to achieve oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and explains purpose and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates therapies and recommends care plans and education.
• Documents therapy and results; communicates with healthcare team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care in emergencies.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Works independently across patient care areas; assists others.
• Follows safety guidelines and regulatory requirements; completes proficiency exams.
• Proficient with EMR and interfaces with Respiratory Care Department.

Connaissances

Oxygen delivery knowledge

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

EMR proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Formation

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT or equivalent

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS certification

Description du poste

• 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.

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, Bachelors' degree preferred. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state in which one works. Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association. Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards. For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required. Advancement complies with the requirements of the Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder. Experience, approved certification, and education as outlined in Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder.