Respiratory Therapist - Float - Nights

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health, serving the Charlotte, NC area, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support acute care units within the Advocate Health system. You will manage oxygen delivery, ventilators, and patient therapies across shifts, providing critical care coverage and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include evaluating therapies, documenting outcomes, and ensuring safety standards while engaging in staff training and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• RRT or RRT Equivalent required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state; BLS required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in oxygen delivery modes and equipment and conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding purpose and benefits, and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes recommendations on plans of care and patient education.
• Documents therapy and results; communicates with the health care team.

Skills

Ventilator management

Critical care knowledge

EMR proficiency

Education

RRT certification or equivalent

Tools

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 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.

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• 0.9 FTE

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Primary schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Self-scheduling opportunities
• Weekend and call requirements vary by facility
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience required
• Only 2 holidays required per year

As part of the Resource Team, teammates support the following facilities:

• Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

• Atrium Health Mercy

• Atrium Health Lincoln

• Atrium Health Cleveland

• Atrium Health Kings Mountain

This role is ideal for experienced acute care teammates who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy variety in their work, and value the opportunity to support multiple teams and patient populations across the Advocate Health system. Every shift brings new experiences, new connections, and opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and skillset.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.