Registered Respiratory Therapy, Atrium Health Stanly, FT Days

Atrium Health; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 52,348 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Atrium Health Stanly is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Services leader to supervise the cardiopulmonary staff, ensuring care meets physician orders and established protocols. The role includes orientation, ongoing education, equipment management, and policy compliance within the department.

Required: AMA-approved Respiratory Care program, RRT certification, state licensure, and BLS; two years in a Respiratory Care Department (five years with RRT) and a Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care.
• RRT certification required by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner for the state.
• Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy with 2 years in a Respiratory Care Department, or RRT equivalent with 5 years in Respiratory Care.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• BLS for healthcare providers required; advanced certifications per facility policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise clinical activities of the cardiopulmonary staff.
• Ensure quality of care is in line with physician orders or protocol.
• Conduct staff orientation and ongoing education.
• Maintain and evaluate supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and departmental policies.
• Contribute to development and implementation of departmental goals.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.

Education

AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Department

36402 Atrium Health Stanly - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Dayshift

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and Supervises clinical activities of the cardiopulmonary staff.
• Assures the appropriate quality of care is administered as designated by physician orders or protocol.
• Conducts orientation for new employees and coordinates continual education of staff.
• Maintains & evaluates supplies and equipment.
• Assures that JCAHO standards and organization clinical policies are being followed.
• Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals.
• Provides direct patient care as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires repetitive physical activity with considerable walking and standing.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Work requires the ability to move patients of all age groups and equipment.
• May be exposed to odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch.

Education, Experience And Certifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care required. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner for the state of applicable state required. Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy with a minimum of two years in a Respiratory Care Department or a RRT equivalent with a minimum of five years in a Respiratory Care Department required. Working knowledge of all phases of Respiratory Care technology pertinent to this position. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required. Advanced certificates per facility policy

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Supervises individuals who perform all aspects of services rendered by the Cardiopulmonary Services department throughout the facility. Consults with physicians on the effectiveness of therapy, makes appropriate recommendations and provides direction to the nursing staff. Assists staff in direct patient care duties to include diagnostics and therapeutics.