RRT - Critical Care Ventilation Specialist

Advocate Health; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our hospital-based respiratory care team in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will administer and monitor oxygen delivery, operate mechanical ventilators and perform diagnostic procedures per policy, ensuring patient safety and optimal oxygenation.

The role requires NBRC RRT credential, state license, and BLS. You will work with the care team, document therapy results, and participate in annual proficiency

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required; BA/BS preferred.
• 2 years critical care experience for Free‑Standing ED; new graduates with RRT are eligible for all other areas.
• Must be NBRC-credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and licensed where you work.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required; advanced certification per facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

PHI handling

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

BA/BS preferred

RRT credential (NBRC)

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our hospital-based respiratory care team in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will administer and monitor oxygen delivery, operate mechanical ventilators and perform diagnostic procedures per policy, ensuring patient safety and optimal oxygenation.

The role requires NBRC RRT credential, state license, and BLS. You will work with the care team, document therapy results, and participate in annual proficiency