Respiratory Therapist II, Cabarrus

Advocate Aurora Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert oxygen delivery, ventilator support, and critical care procedures across hospital settings. You will assess patient needs, administer therapies, document outcomes, and collaborate with the care team to optimize respiratory care.

The role requires BLS and RRT credentials, with preference for a bachelor’s degree. Strong independent judgment, EMR proficiency, and effective communication are essential for patient education and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in oxygen delivery methods and equipment; conducts prescribed therapies.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and explains purpose, benefits, and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as per policy and standards.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical and non-invasive ventilation; understands critical care duties.
• Independently evaluates therapies and recommends plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results per hospital and regulatory requirements; communicates with care team.
• Initiates, conducts and adjusts respiratory care in emergency settings.
• Performs and interprets blood gas sampling with understanding of results and implications.
• Works independently across patient care areas and assists team as needed.
• Follows safety guidelines and completes regulatory requirements; completes annual proficiency eval of equipment.
• Proficient with EMR interfaces in Respiratory Care.

Skills

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery techniques

Emergency care

Documentation

Patient education

Independent clinical judgment

Team communication

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

Associate's degree or RRT equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Essential Functions

• 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.

Physical Requirements

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.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care. Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required, Bachelors' degree preferred. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state in which one works. Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association. Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards. For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required.

Advancement complies with the requirements of the Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder. Experience, approved certification, and education as outlined in Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder.