Respiratory Therapist Float

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care in a fast-paced hospital setting. You will administer oxygen therapies, operate ventilators and monitor patient responses to ensure adequate oxygenation.

The role requires graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, RRT or equivalent, and state licensure with BLS. Preference given to candidates with critical care experience in ED or virtual CC environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate’s RRT or RRT Equivalent required.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in oxygen delivery and equipment; conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• Administers therapies, monitors effects, and explains benefits and risks.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes recommendations on plans of care and education.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the healthcare team.
• Conducts respiratory care in emergency settings and responds to crises.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Works independently across patient care areas and assists coworkers.
• Follows safety guidelines and completes regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient with electronic medical records and interface with Respiratory Care Department.

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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

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 Job Requirements

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.