Registered Respiratory Therapist II, Atrium Health
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
This position is sign-on bonus eligible! Registered Respiratory
Therapists are eligible for a $15,0000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year
commitment for full time and some part-time positions. In addition
to our robust benefits packages and paid time off, you may be
eligible to participate in the Respiratory Clinical Ladder upon
employment. Job Summary
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. Essential
Functions
Physical Requirements
Requires repetitive physical activity. Able to walk and stand to
perform duties. Ability to lift materials 20-50 pounds. Ability to
move patients of all age groups. Adequate hearing and eyesight is
necessary. Exposures to working environment that may include odors,
low lighting, and crowded working conditions.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care. Associate's
RRT or RRT Equivalent required, Bachelors' degree preferred.
Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National
Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Respiratory Care
Practitioner in the state of North Carolina. Basic Life Support for
healthcare providers thru 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. Experience, approved certification, and
education as outlined in Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder.
Patient Population Served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages,
culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient
population served.
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Machines, Tools, and Equipment
Mechanical ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP equipment, oxygen/aerosol
equipment and delivery systems, nebulizers, mucous clearance
devices, resuscitation equipment, monitors, blood gas analyzers and
other medical supplies and equipment as needed.
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