Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Aurora Health; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Wilkes Medical Center in Wilkes, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide high-quality respiratory care across departments while ensuring patient safety and comfort. You will manage ventilation and airway support in accordance with age-specific guidelines and hospital policies.

The role requires an AMA-approved program completion, NBRC RRT registry, NC licensure, and BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC registry.
• Licensed to practice as an RCP in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapies following hospital policies and patient age-appropriate care.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Report clinical procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform and maintain competency for point-of-care testing as assigned.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive monitoring for patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under stress

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

NBRC-registered RRT

NC licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location:Wilkes Medical Center, Wilkes, NC
• Shift Schedule: PRN - as needed

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