Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Atrium Health; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Alleghany County Memorial Hospital, Sparta, NC. This PRN position requires NBRC-registered RRT and NC licensure, with BLS required and pediatric/adult ACLS/PALSNRP within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities include delivering respiratory therapies, managing ventilation, and ensuring safe, age-appropriate care across the hospital. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for patient-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an AMA approved two- or four-year respiratory care program or meets NBRC registry eligibility policies.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NBRC and NC licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment for Pediatrics; ACLS within 90 days for Adults.

Responsibilities

• Promote cooperative work environment through communication and teamwork.
• Provide respiratory therapies following age-appropriate standards and departmental policies.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation and airway support per age-specific care guidelines.
• Document routine clinical procedures and ensure continuity of care; perform point-of-care testing as assigned.
• Provide invasive and non-invasive patient monitoring to ensure safety and appropriateness of care.
• Maintain professional knowledge and contribute to quality improvement to enhance patient service.
• Ensure age/developmentally appropriate care per Age-Specific Care Guidelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Respiratory care delivery

Education

Respiratory care program

Job description

• Location: Alleghany County Memorial Hospital, Sparta, NC


• Shift Schedule: PRN, Varies

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.