RRT Respiratory Therapist — Full‑Time Impact & Growth

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits (medical,

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to join our Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Respiratory Therapy Services. This full-time role requires 36 hours per week and offers benefits as part of Advocate Health's total rewards.

You will administer oxygen delivery methods, operate ventilators, perform diagnostic and monitoring tasks, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies NBRC policies for registry examinations.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and licensed to practice as an RCP in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and equipment, and can conduct prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understands purpose and benefits, and possible effects; performs diagnostic procedures per policy.
• Initiates, monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators; aware of critical care duties and effects of therapy.
• Independently evaluates current therapies, provides proper recommendations on plans of care and patient education needs.
• Documents therapy and results per hospital/department/regulatory requirements; communicates with healthcare team.
• Initiates and modifies respiratory care techniques in emergencies; performs blood sampling analysis with understanding of values and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas; proficient with EMR interface with Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines; completes regulatory requirements; completes annual proficiency evaluation of equipment and procedures.

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

North Carolina Respiratory Therapist license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PALS and NRP within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to join our Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Respiratory Therapy Services. This full-time role requires 36 hours per week and offers benefits as part of Advocate Health's total rewards.

You will administer oxygen delivery methods, operate ventilators, perform diagnostic and monitoring tasks, and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize patient care.