Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

aah; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. The role involves delivering prescribed respiratory therapies, monitoring ventilators, and coordinating with the care team to ensure patient oxygenation and safety.

Applicants must be NBRC-registered RRT, NC licensed, with BLS; PALS/NRP and ACLS within 90 days are required. This is a 36-hour workweek with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two- or four-year respiratory care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and NC licensure required.
• Current BLS certification; PALS/NRP within 90 days; ACLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Administers and monitors oxygen delivery and prescribed therapies.
• Operates mechanical and noninvasive ventilators with appropriate care.
• Evaluates and adjusts therapies per protocols and plans of care.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with the care team.
• Maintains EMR documentation and safety/compliance standards.

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

NBRC RRT license

BLS certification

PALS and NRP within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Department: 36402 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: This Position will be a Full time position. 36 hours a week

Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

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. Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements. Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

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.

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.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more.