Respiratory Therapist I: Sign-On Bonus Eligible, Full-Time

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental leave

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols. The role includes ventilator support, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with the healthcare team in a dynamic clinical setting.

Candidate must be licensed in North Carolina and hold an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree with RRT credentials. BLS and advanced certifications per facility policy are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate’s RRT or RRT Equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct respiratory care per physician orders or approved protocols.
• Consults physicians on therapy effectiveness and makes recommendations.
• Maintains and monitors ventilators and other life support equipment.
• Documents therapy and results in EMR and communicates with the care team.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and handles emergency respiratory procedures.
• Works independently across patient care areas and adheres to safety/regulatory standards.

Skills

Oxygen delivery knowledge

Ventilator management

EMR proficiency

Emergency care procedures

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

RRT or RRT equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to perform direct respiratory care per physician orders and approved protocols. The role includes ventilator support, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with the healthcare team in a dynamic clinical setting.

Candidate must be licensed in North Carolina and hold an AMA-approved Respiratory Care degree with RRT credentials. BLS and advanced certifications per facility policy are required.