Respiratory Therapist II, Pineville

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide expert respiratory care across patient care areas. The role includes managing ventilators, conducting diagnostics, and ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have an AMA-approved Respiratory Care education, RRT credentials, and state licensure, with strong critical thinking and teamwork skills. BLS is required; experience in critical care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen delivery modes and equipment; conducts prescribed procedures.
• Administers therapeutic procedures and explains purpose and potential effects.
• Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates and maintains ventilators and non-invasive ventilation; handles critical care duties.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes care plan recommendations.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the health care team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care in emergencies.
• Performs and evaluates blood sampling with understanding of values and treatments.
• Works independently across patient care areas and assists others.
• Follows safety guidelines and completes regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluations of equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient with the EMR interface with Respiratory Care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

RRT credential

Bachelor's degree preferred

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.

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, Bachelor's' degree preferred. 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.For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required.