Respiratory Therapist, (RRT)

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This full-time role offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus eligibility and weekend scheduling options.

The therapist will manage oxygen delivery, ventilator support, blood gas sampling, and patient care across clinical areas, documenting results in the EMR and collaborating closely with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved respiratory therapy program or NBRC eligible.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and NC licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• PALS and NRP within 90 days; ACLS within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manages oxygen delivery and equipment for prescribed therapies.
• Administers procedures with understanding of purpose and effects.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical/non-invasive ventilation.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes care recommendations.
• Documents therapy results and communicates with care team.
• Delivers care in emergencies and uses EMR interfaces effectively.

Skills

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy techniques

Critical care procedures

Patient education

Independent clinical judgment

EMR documentation

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

NBRC registry eligibility

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PALS and NRP within 90 days of employment

ACLS within 90 days of employment

Tools

Ventilator equipment

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
• Department: Adult OR Pediatrics
• Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
• Shift Schedule: Full Time and Weekend Option

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.