Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health Care

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 63,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Respiratory Therapy Services team. This full-time role is 36 hours per week, located at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, with a pay range of $30.70–$46.05 per hour and a robust benefits package.

You will administer therapies, manage ventilators, perform diagnostics, and ensure patient safety while documenting care and collaborating with the health care team.

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year respiratory care program or meets NBRC admissions policies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and NC license to practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen delivery modes and equipment; conducts prescribed procedures to achieve oxygenation.
Administers therapies with understanding of purpose, benefits, and potential effects.
Performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
Initiates and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilation; aware of critical care duties.

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program; NBRC Registry; North Carolina license

RRT (NBRC) & NC license

BLS

PALS/NRP within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

Job description

Department: 36402 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This Position will be a Full time position. 36 hours a week Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Location: Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

Essential Functions

Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose and benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators and is aware of the critical care duties and effects of such therapy.
Independently evaluates current therapies using appropriate judgment and protocols, making proper recommendations concerning plans of care and patient education needs.
Documents therapy and results as required by hospital, department and regulatory agencies.
Communicates information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
Initiates, conducts and modifies respiratory care techniques in an emergency setting.
Performs and evaluates blood sampling analysis with a thorough understanding of the values, and the importance and treatment of abnormal results.
Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
Follows departmental safety guidelines.
Completes all regulatory requirements.
Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.

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.

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.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: