Respiratory Therapist Float

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver prescribed therapies, operate ventilators, perform diagnostics, and document results for patient care teams.

The role requires an AMA-approved school graduate with RRT or equivalent; duties include emergency technique initiation, data interpretation, safety compliance, and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• RRT or equivalent credential required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in oxygen delivery and equipment; conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• Administers therapies, understands purpose and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as per policy.
• Initiates and maintains ventilators, including non-invasive models, in critical care.
• Evaluates current therapies and recommends care plans and patient education.
• Documents therapy and results; communicates with healthcare team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory techniques in emergencies.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Works independently across patient care areas and assists others.

Skills

Oxygen delivery

Ventilators

Emergency care

EMR proficiency

Education

RRT credential

Tools

ACE?

Job description

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care. Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required.

Major Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies. Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care. Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required.

Education

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care. Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required.

Certification / Registration / License

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of applicable state. BLS required per policy guidelines.

Experience

• For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Requires repetitive physical activity.
• Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
• Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds.
• Ability to move patients of all age groups.
• Adequate hearing and eyesight is necessary.
• Exposures to working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's' degree preferred.

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.