Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health in High Point, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our night shift team in a full-time capacity. This role offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and provides opportunities to participate in critical patient care across the hospital.

You will perform respiratory therapies, manage ventilation and airway support, and collaborate with care teams while ensuring compliance with NBRC licensure, BLS, PALS/NRP, and ACLS requirements within 90 days of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or NBRC eligibility.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed in North Carolina required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes cooperative work environment through communication and teamwork.
• Delivers respiratory therapies following applicable standards and policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Reports routine clinical procedures to relief personnel for continuity of care.
• Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing as assigned.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and supports quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under stress

Education

Respiratory Care Education

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
• 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