Respiratory Therapist II - Critical Care & Ventilation

Atrium Health; Concord (NC); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Therapist to provide expert oxygen delivery, ventilator support, and diagnostic oversight in a high-acuity hospital setting. You will administer procedures, monitor responses, and educate patients and staff to improve outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, RRT or equivalent, and state licensure with BLS. You will work across care areas, documenting results and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's degree with RRT or equivalent required; bachelor's preferred.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialing required; state license held.
• BLS for healthcare providers; advanced facility certifications per policy.

Aufgaben

• Demonstrates knowledge in modes and methods of oxygen delivery and equipment to achieve oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and explains purpose and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates therapies and recommends care plans and education.
• Documents therapy and results; communicates with healthcare team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care in emergencies.
• Performs blood sampling analysis and interprets results.
• Works independently across patient care areas; assists others.
• Follows safety guidelines and regulatory requirements; completes proficiency exams.
• Proficient with EMR and interfaces with Respiratory Care Department.

Kenntnisse

Oxygen delivery knowledge

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

EMR proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

AMA-approved Respiratory Care program

RRT or equivalent

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Therapist to provide expert oxygen delivery, ventilator support, and diagnostic oversight in a high-acuity hospital setting. You will administer procedures, monitor responses, and educate patients and staff to improve outcomes.

Requirements include graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, RRT or equivalent, and state licensure with BLS. You will work across care areas, documenting results and ensuring regulatory compliance.