Respiratory Therapist I - Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus

Jobtome; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across patient care areas. The role involves initiating and monitoring mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, performing diagnostics, evaluating therapies, and collaborating with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Graduate from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program with RRT credentials, state licensure, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's degree with RRT or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the applicable state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and equipment; conducts prescribed procedures.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding purpose, benefits, and possible effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains ventilators (mechanical and non-invasive) and is aware of critical care duties.
• Evaluates therapies using judgment and protocols; makes care recommendations.
• Documents therapy and results; communicates with health-care team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care techniques in emergencies.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis and interprets results.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Critical care experience

Emergency response

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

State licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across patient care areas. The role involves initiating and monitoring mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, performing diagnostics, evaluating therapies, and collaborating with the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Graduate from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program with RRT credentials, state licensure, and BLS certification.