RRT Respiratory Therapist (PRN) – Impactful Patient Care

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Sparta (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Sparta, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory therapies across the hospital, including initiation and maintenance of ventilation, following age-appropriate standards of care. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to departmental policies to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

The candidate must be clinically competent, hold an NBRC credential, and obtain PALS/NRP and ACLS within specified timelines, with flexibility for PRN

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and NC license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Promotes cooperative work environment through communication and teamwork.
• Delivers respiratory therapies following age-appropriate standards of care.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Reports routine clinical procedures to relief personnel for continuity of care.
• Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring for patient safety.
• Maintains professional knowledge and participates in quality improvement.
• Delivers age-appropriate care per age-specific guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Respiratory care

Multitasking under stress

Education

AMA approved respiratory care program

Job description

Advocate Health in Sparta, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory therapies across the hospital, including initiation and maintenance of ventilation, following age-appropriate standards of care. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to departmental policies to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

The candidate must be clinically competent, hold an NBRC credential, and obtain PALS/NRP and ACLS within specified timelines, with flexibility for PRN