Registered Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift Sign-On

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Respiratory Therapy Services in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to support the Pineville facility. You will deliver oxygen therapy, manage ventilation, and perform diagnostic procedures in line with policy and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree, is an RRT or equivalent, and maintains state licensure. This role offers 36 hours per week with night shifts and a sign-on bonus eligibility, plus competitive

Qualifications

• 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 applicable state
• BLS required per policy guidelines
• For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years critical care experience required

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.
• 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.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilators

EMR proficiency

Patient assessment

Safety/compliance

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Ventilators

Non-invasive ventilators

Job description

Advocate Health’s Respiratory Therapy Services in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to support the Pineville facility. You will deliver oxygen therapy, manage ventilation, and perform diagnostic procedures in line with policy and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree, is an RRT or equivalent, and maintains state licensure. This role offers 36 hours per week with night shifts and a sign-on bonus eligibility, plus competitive