Senior Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Ventilation

Advocate Health; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Lincolnton, NC seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide and supervise respiratory care, including ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and diagnostic sampling. The role requires state licensure, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS certification.

You will work in a dynamic clinical environment within the respiratory care department. The incumbent will independently assess therapies, maintain records in the EMR, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while

Qualifications

• Must be registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state you work.
• Basic Life Support for health care providers required.
• Advanced certification as per facility/department.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen delivery modes and equipment and conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• Administers and evaluates therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Monitors and maintains mechanical and non-invasive ventilators.
• Evaluates current therapies and makes recommendations for plans of care and patient education.
• Documents therapy and communicates results to the healthcare team.

Skills

RRT credential NBRC

NC license

BLS certification

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Lincolnton, NC seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide and supervise respiratory care, including ventilator support, oxygen therapy, and diagnostic sampling. The role requires state licensure, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS certification.

You will work in a dynamic clinical environment within the respiratory care department. The incumbent will independently assess therapies, maintain records in the EMR, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while