Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Atrium Health Enterprise; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC. This full-time night shift role requires delivery of respiratory therapies and specialized patient monitoring across hospital units.

Applicants must be NBRC-registered or eligible and licensed in NC, with BLS; PALS/NRP and ACLS within 90 days per policy. Join a team focused on safe, age-appropriate care.

Qualifications

• Must be an AMA-approved grad in respiratory care program or NBRC registry route.
• RRT licensure in NC required; NBRC registration preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP per unit policy within 90 days if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Promotes cooperative environment through communication and teamwork.
• Delivers respiratory therapies per age-appropriate standards.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Documents routine procedures for continuity of care; handles point-of-care testing as needed.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive patient monitoring for safety.
• Maintains current knowledge and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-task under stress

Education

RRT/NBRC-registered or eligible

Job description

• Location: Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, NC
• Shift Schedule: Full Time Nights

Position Highlights

• Location: Lexington Medical Center, Lexington, 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.