Respiratory Therapist , Adult or Pediatrics

Samra Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking compassionate Respiratory Therapists for Pediatric or Adult units. This role offers competitive rewards including a sign-on bonus and extensive benefits. Ideal candidates are graduates of accredited programs with necessary certifications and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

Relocation Assistance: $10,000

Day 1 Health Coverage

Generous PTO: 25 days/year

Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care.
• Maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following appropriate standards.
• Ensures professional and technical knowledge is up to date for service enhancement.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to provide respiratory care

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapists to join our dynamic healthcare team within either our Pediatric or Adult units. As a Respiratory Therapist this is your opportunity to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and communities.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sign-On Bonus:$15,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
• Relocation Assistance: $10,000 Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Department: Adult OR Pediatrics
• Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
• Shift Schedule: Full Time and Weekend Option

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

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

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have joined forces in a strategic combination that will enhance care, transform medical education and create economic opportunity for countless lives in North Carolina and beyond. As a part of that combination, the two health systems will be integrating technology and platforms, including our career sites.

This means that although you are applying on the Wake Forest Baptist Health Career Site, you receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process, and thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always