Senior Respiratory Therapist II - Night Shift

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Concord (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

Family benefits (adoption assistance,

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Cabarrus Respiratory Therapy Services team in North Carolina. The role covers a range of therapies, ventilation support, diagnostics, and emergency response, with a focus on patient oxygenation and safety.

The position involves 36 hours per week, night shift, with a sign-on bonus eligibility and a competitive benefits package. Eligible for comprehensive Total Rewards and professional advancement through the Respiratory Therapist

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• Associate's RRT or RRT Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state in which one works.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards.
• For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years' critical care experience required.
• Advancement complies with the requirements of the Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder.

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.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines. Completes all regulatory requirements.
• Completes annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Is proficient in the electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Cabarrus Respiratory Therapy Services team in North Carolina. The role covers a range of therapies, ventilation support, diagnostics, and emergency response, with a focus on patient oxygenation and safety.

The position involves 36 hours per week, night shift, with a sign-on bonus eligibility and a competitive benefits package. Eligible for comprehensive Total Rewards and professional advancement through the Respiratory Therapist