Registered Respiratory Therapist I, Atrium Health University City, FT Nights

Full-time position, 36 hours per week, with weekend days required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge in various modes and methods of oxygen delivery and the equipment needed for each; conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate oxygenation.
• Administers therapeutic procedures, understanding the purpose, benefits, and possible effects associated with each.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as outlined in policy.
• Initiates, monitors, and maintains mechanical ventilators and non-invasive ventilators; aware of 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, importance, and treatment of abnormal results.
• Works independently in all patient care areas and assists co-workers with patient care whenever possible.
• Proficient in electronic medical records and its interface with the Respiratory Care Department.
• Follows departmental safety guidelines; completes all regulatory requirements and annual proficiency evaluation of respiratory care equipment and procedures.
• Performs all aspects of direct respiratory care according to physician's orders and/or approved protocols.
• Consults physicians on effectiveness of therapy and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Provides appropriate ventilator support and maintains and monitors other cardiopulmonary life support equipment.
• Maintains and properly utilizes respiratory care equipment.

Requirements

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner/Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment.
• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers through the American Heart Association.
• Advanced certification per facility/department.
• Graduate of an approved school of Respiratory Therapy; Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy required (or equivalent experience may be considered).

Experience

• For Free-Standing Emergency Department: 2 years critical care experience required or a bachelor’s or higher in Respiratory Therapy with 1-year critical care experience.
• For all other areas: new graduates with RRT credentials or experienced Respiratory Therapists with RRT credentials are eligible.
• This is a Clinical Ladder position: advancement complies with the requirements of the Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder, including experience, approved certification, and education as outlined.

Skills

• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and establish working relationships.
• Effective problem solving, decision making, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
• Limits access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job; shares information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires repetitive physical activity.
• Able to walk and stand to perform duties.
• Ability to lift 20-50 pounds and move patients of all age groups.
• Adequate hearing and eyesight are necessary.
• Exposure to a working environment that may include odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or higher preferred.
• BSRT preferred.

Pay

$30.70 - $46.05 per hour.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation and generous retirement offerings.
• Premium pay such as shift differential and on-call pay.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short- 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.