Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health's Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our night shift team. The role delivers adult respiratory therapies and mechanical ventilation support across the hospital, working within established care standards.

The ideal candidate will be an RRT, hold NC licensure, and meet BLS requirements, with PALS/NRP and ACLS targets within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote cooperative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
• Provide respiratory therapies per age-appropriate standards and department policies.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support as needed.
• Report routine procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety.
• Maintain professional knowledge and contribute to quality improvement.
• Ensure age-specific care according to Age-Specific Care Guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Direct and indirect respiratory care

Multitasking under stress

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

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.