Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

aah; United States; On-site; USD 87,968,000 - 131,952,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Shift and on-call premium pay

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual increases based on performance

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Employer retirement match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for PRN coverage in Lexington, NC. The role supports respiratory therapy services across the hospital, providing therapies, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety and quality of care.

RRT with NC licensure and timely BLS, PALS/NRP, ACLS within 90 days are required. This position is per diem, with shift variability and a comprehensive benefits framework outlined by Advocate Health.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two- or four-year program for respiratory care or NBRC registry requirements.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and NC license required.
• BLS certification required.
• PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a cooperative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
• Delivers respiratory therapies following standard care and department policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Reports routine clinical procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring for patient safety and care appropriateness.
• Maintains professional knowledge and participates in quality improvement to enhance service.
• Delivers age-appropriate care in line with Age-Specific guidelines.

Skills

Verbal & non-verbal communication

Respiratory care provision

Multitasking under stress

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program graduate

Job description

Department: 36402 Lexington Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status:

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN - As Needed, Varies

Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location: Lexington, NC
• Shift Schedule: PRN - As Needed

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 maintain 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

Our Commitment to You:

• Compensation
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.