Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend Night Schedule

Premium Weekend Pay

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC. The role involves weekend nights, providing respiratory therapies, and ensuring patient safety through invasive and non-invasive monitoring.

Candidates must be NBRC registered, hold a NC license, and maintain BLS with PALS/NRP and ACLS requirements within specified timelines. Quality care and teamwork are essential in this hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies NBRC registry admissions policies.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and licensed to practice as an RCP in NC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapies following age-appropriate standards of care and departmental policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support per standards.
• Reports routine procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains competency for point-of-care testing and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety.
• Keeps professional knowledge current and supports quality improvement.
• Ensures age-specific care guidelines across age groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

NBRC registry examinations

North Carolina RCP license

Job description

• Location: Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, NC

Position Highlights

• Location: Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, NC
• Shift Schedule: Weekend Nights
• Premium Weekend Pay

You’ll Need

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
• Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills/Qualifications

• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
• Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.