Respiratory Care Specialist — Ventilation & Critical Care

Atrium Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across care areas, including ventilatory support and diagnostic procedures. You will document care, analyze blood gases, educate patients, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements include an associate degree in respiratory therapy, RRT credentialing, state licensure, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• RRT credentialing required for eligibility.
• Active state licensure in good standing.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Associate degree in respiratory therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across patient care areas.
• Administer therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Manage mechanical and non-invasive ventilation.
• Evaluate therapies and respond to emergencies.
• Document care and analyze blood samples.
• Educate patients and coordinate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Respiratory care

Therapeutic procedures

Diagnostic procedures

Mechanical ventilation

Non-invasive ventilation

Blood gas analysis

Patient education

Team coordination

Emergency response

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

RRT credentialing

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across care areas, including ventilatory support and diagnostic procedures. You will document care, analyze blood gases, educate patients, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements include an associate degree in respiratory therapy, RRT credentialing, state licensure, and BLS certification.