Registered Respiratory Therapist III SE, Atrium Health Cleveland, Part Time Nights

Department:

36402 Atrium Health Cleveland - Respiratory Therapy Services

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3rd Shift. This position is sign on bonus eligible.

Pay Range

$32.45 - $48.70

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: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.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed to practice as an RCP in the state of applicable state required.

Advancement to Registered Respiratory Therapist III (RT III) will comply with the requirements of the Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder Program. Requirements for consideration of RT III include a minimum of 6 months experience with Advocate Health, minimum 2 years of overall Respiratory Therapy experience, case study submittal, AARC membership, and a minimum of 20 activity points as outlined in the Respiratory Therapist Clinical Ladder program. Annual maintenance is required to remain in the RT III position.

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.

Providing 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.

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Regularly exposed to patient blood products from collecting/procuring specimens and wearing protective equipment in response to the blood products according to OSHA standards

Frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases (Airborne pathogens, TB, etc.)

Works with caustic/toxic chemicals and drugs.

Subject to handling emergency, crises, and stressful environments

Climate controlled, clean environment

Subject to many interruptions

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.

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