Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Advocate Health; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Alleghany County Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for PRN shifts. You will deliver respiratory therapies and manage ventilation across the hospital, ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role requires NBRC RRT, NC licensure, BLS, and completion of PALS/NRP and ACLS within the specified timelines. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential to support a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Must be NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed as an RCP in North Carolina.
• BLS required.
• PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapies according to age-appropriate standards and departmental policies.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support as needed.
• Communicates routine clinical procedures to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care; performs point-of-care testing as assigned.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriate care.
• Maintains professional knowledge and supports quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures age-appropriate care per Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking under pressure

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

Job description

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Location: Alleghany County Memorial Hospital, Sparta, NC
• Shift Schedule: PRN, Varies

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.