Provide age-appropriate respiratory therapies and maintain mechanical ventilation and airway support for patients. Ensure patient safety through invasive and non-invasive monitoring and maintain professional competency in point-of-care testing.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an AMA approved respiratory care program and a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensed in North Carolina. Required certifications include BLS, with ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
Information: 12 Hr. Nights. Pay Range $30.70 - $46.05
Position
Highlights:
Location:
Lexington
Medical
Center,
Lexington,
NC
Shift
Schedule:
Full
Time
Nights
WHAT
WE
OFFER:
Day 1
Health
Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
Generous
PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
Retirement
Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
YOU’LL
NEED: Graduate of an AMA approved two or four-year program for respiratory care or satisfies the requirements as outlined in the admissions policies of the NBRC for registry examinations. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as a RCP in the state of North Carolina required. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Peds
PALS and NRP required within 90 days of employment.
Adult
ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
Essential
FUNCTIONS: Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Provides respiratory therapies, following age appropriate standards of care and departmental policies and procedures throughout the hospital. Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation and airway support following age-appropriate standards of care. Reports routine clinical procedures regarding patients to relief personnel to ensure continuity of care for the patient. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing, as assigned, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations. Provides invasive and non-invasive monitoring to ensure patient safety and appropriateness of care. Maintains professional and technical knowledge and ensures QI to enhance service to customers. Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Retirement Contributions
Educational Assistance Program
HSA-eligible Health Insurance
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care
Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress
Our
Commitment to
You:
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, and 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
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
Combined,
Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
