Registered Respiratory Therapist, Pineville

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assist in coordinating and developing Respiratory Care programs and to oversee EMR interfaces with the department.

The role includes liaison duties with multidisciplinary teams, participation in clinical functions as needed, and ongoing support for department initiatives in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Provider by the applicable state Respiratory Care Board required.
• Registered as a RRT through the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and 2 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility or a RRT equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider from AHA is required.
• Advanced certification per facility.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination and ongoing development of specific programs within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Assists in the development of ongoing improvements of specific programs within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Oversees the electronic medical record and the interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Serves as Department liaison and communicates pertinent information to multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• Participates in certain clinical functions as required and assists in staffing as the need arises.
• Provides ongoing support to Department programs and initiatives as required.

Skills

Communication with multidisciplinary 팀

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT Certification (NBRC)

Licensed Respiratory Care Provider (state)

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Essential Functions

• Assists in the coordination and ongoing development of specific programs within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Assists in the development of ongoing improvements of specific programs within the Respiratory Care Department.
• Oversees the electronic medical record and the interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Serves as Department liaison and communicates pertinent information to multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
• Participates in certain clinical functions as required and assists in staffing as the need arises.
• Provides ongoing support to Department programs and initiatives as required.

Physical Requirements

Works both in the office and patient care areas. Involves sitting, standing, walking, and writing. Able to walk and stand to perform duties. Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds. Ability to move patients of all age groups.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Provider by the applicable state Respiratory Care Board required. Registered as a RRT through the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and 2 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility or a RRT equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of critical care experience in an acute care facility is required. Bachelors preferred. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider from AHA is required. Advanced certification per facility.