Respiratory Therapist, (RRT)

Advocate Health; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide quality care across neonatal to adult patient groups. The role includes monitoring equipment and performing approved procedures to promote positive outcomes.

The incumbent educates patients, medical staff, and students to ensure continuity of care and supports clinical instruction. Evaluation of procedures aligns with current cardio-respiratory technology trends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two- or four-year respiratory care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC or eligible and NC licensure to practice as an RCP.
• No experience required for beginning practitioners.
• BLS required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality respiratory care per departmental policy for Neonatal/Pediatric/Adolescent or Adult/Geriatric patients.
• Educates the patient, medical house staff and other allied health professionals to assure continuity of care.
• Assists with clinical instruction and skill building of students and interns in Respiratory Care.
• Evaluates and implements procedures based on current trends in cardio-respiratory technology.

Skills

Education/teaching

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides quality Respiratory Care according to departmental policy for the following patient groups: Neonatal/Pediatric/Adolescent or Adult/Geriatric. Performs approved procedures and monitoring of equipment to promote a positive outcome. Educatesthe patient, medical house staff and other allied health professionals to assure continuity of care. Assists with clinical instruction and skill building of student and intern Respiratory Care practitioners. Evaluates and implements procedures based on appropriate utilization of current trends in cardio-respiratory technology.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

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. No experience required for beginning practitioners.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolinarequired. Basic Life Support (BLS)required. Peds: PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.Adult: ACLS required within 90 days of employment.