Respiratory Therapist - FLOAT - Nights

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver and monitor oxygen therapy and run prescribed respiratory procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, diagnostic testing, emergency care, and accurate documentation. Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA-approved program with NBRC RRT credentials and state licensure, plus BLS. ED/critical care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• RRT or RRT Equivalent is required.
• Credentialed as Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required by policy.
• 2 years' critical care experience for ED/Virtual Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provides and monitors oxygen delivery methods and related equipment.
• Performs prescribed respiratory procedures and explains purpose and benefits.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per hospital policy.
• Initiates and manages mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates current therapies and recommends care plans.
• Documents therapies and communicates with the care team.
• Performs respiratory care in emergency settings.
• Performs blood gas sampling and interprets results.
• Maintains safety and completes regulatory requirements.
• Maintains proficiency with EMR and Respiratory Care interface.

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

RRT or RRT Equivalent

Tools

Mechanical ventilators

EMR systems

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 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.