Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Hugh Chatham Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health in Lexington, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 36 hours per week on the 12-hour night shift. The role requires NBRC registry and NC licensure, plus BLS, with PALS/NRP and ACLS within set timelines. Eligibility for comprehensive benefits is noted.

Responsibilities include delivering respiratory therapies, ventilator management, and ensuring patient safety across age groups. Strong teamwork, communication, and adherence to policies are essential for quality care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to provide respiratory care according to policies.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapies following department policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Reports routine procedures to relief personnel for continuity of care.
• Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Direct and indirect respiratory care

Multitasking under stress

Education

AMA-approved respiratory care program

Job description

Department

36402 Lexington Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services

Department

36402 Lexington Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

12 Hour night shift, Full Time Nights

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.05

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.

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 than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.