Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

Atrium Health; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver and monitor oxygen therapy, manage ventilators, and support patient education in Kannapolis, NC. The role emphasizes independent work across care areas with strong EMR usage and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree, NBRC-registered credentials, and a state license, with BLS and critical care experience preferred for ED/virtual critical care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner as required by the state.
• BLS certification required; advanced facility certifications per policy.
• 2 years critical care experience for ED/Virtual Critical Care per policy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver oxygen therapy using various delivery modes and equipment to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administer therapeutic procedures, monitor effects, and perform diagnostics per policy.
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical and non-invasive ventilation; understand critical care implications.
• Evaluate current therapies and make plans of care and patient education recommendations.
• Document therapy and communicate results to the healthcare team.
• Perform blood sampling analysis and interpret results.
• Work independently in all patient care areas and maintain EMR proficiency.
• Follow safety guidelines and complete regulatory requirements and annual equipment proficiency.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

EMR proficiency

Patient education

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

RRT credential (NBRC)

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver and monitor oxygen therapy, manage ventilators, and support patient education in Kannapolis, NC. The role emphasizes independent work across care areas with strong EMR usage and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree, NBRC-registered credentials, and a state license, with BLS and critical care experience preferred for ED/virtual critical care settings.