Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist in High Point, NC, for night shift coverage. The role delivers respiratory therapies, initiates and maintains ventilation, and ensures coordination with relief staff to sustain high-quality patient care.

Requirements include NBRC/NC licensure, BLS, and timely completion of PALS/NRP and ACLS within defined windows. This position offers a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program or NBRC-eligible per NBRC requirements.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and NC license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within 90 days of employment for adults.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cooperative work environment through communication and teamwork.
• Provide respiratory therapies following age-appropriate standards and policies.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Report routine clinical procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform and maintain competency for point-of-care testing and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and care quality.
• Maintain professional knowledge and pursue QA to enhance service.
• Ensure age-appropriate patient care per Age-Specific guidelines.

Skills

Verbal and non-verbal communication

Multitasking under stress

Direct and indirect respiratory care

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

NBRC registry eligibility

Job description

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 in Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Location: High Point, NC
• Shift Schedule: Full Time, Nights

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible

Position Highlights

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 in Relocation Assistance for qualified candidates
• Location: High Point, 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