Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 127049
Job Family: Respiratory Services
Status: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Job Type: Temporary
Department Name: 51011028331661-Nursing - Float Pool
Overview
Newly created temporary, non-benefited Respiratory Therapist position as an Internal Resource on the Atrium Health Resource Team, supporting the Respiratory Service Line within one of 3 different regions:
Region 1: CMC, Mercy, Cabarrus, University City, Stanly
Region 2: CMC, Mercy, Pineville, Union, Union West, Anson
Region 3: CMC, Mercy, Cleveland, Kings Mountain, Lincoln
Details include:
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, 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 of North Carolina. BLS required per policy guidelines. Advanced certifications per facility policy/standards. For free-standing Emergency Department and Virtual Critical Care, 2 years’ critical care experience required.