Respiratory Therapist, (RRT)

Advocate Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a registered Respiratory Therapist to join our adult and pediatric teams. This full-time night-shift role delivers respiratory care, manages ventilation and airway support, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Eligible candidates must be NBRC registered, licensed in NC, with BLS; PALS/NRP within 90 days, ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and NC state license required.
• BLS required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days for pediatric cases; ACLS within 90 days for adult cases.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards to promote cooperative teamwork.
• Provides respiratory therapies per age-specific care standards and policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Documents routine procedures and ensures continuity of care with relief staff.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive patient monitoring and maintains competencies.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking under stress

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

NBRC registry eligibility

Job description

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
• Department: Adult OR Pediatrics
• Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
• Shift Schedule: Full Time, Nights

YOU’LL NEED:

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care.
• Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
• Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.