Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist, Regional Float Pool

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9

Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A two-year associate degree is required.
A four-year bachelor's degree is preferred.
Current respiratory care practitioner licensure in the appropriate state is required.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, continuous, quality patient care in a variety of settings across 5–6 facilities within the Greater Charlotte market.
Advocate for patients and their support systems by incorporating education into the interdisciplinary care plan.
Prioritize duties according to patient needs and changing acuity levels, and complete care interventions and medical orders in a timely manner.
Evaluate patient needs and provide routine respiratory care, including arterial blood gases and bronchial hygiene therapy, as well as higher levels of care in critical-care areas and emergencies.
In critical-care settings, manage ventilators, respond to code blue events, manage airways, interpret blood gas analyses, and intervene using related patient-care protocols.

Desired Qualifications

A four-year bachelor's degree.

What We Offer

Regional Respiratory Therapist Resource Team | PRN

Professional Resource Team (PNRT) RRTs are responsible for providing safe, continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. The PNRT RRTs is part of a market based respiratory resource team that is assigned to varying facilities to ensure that patient care needs are met within the assigned market. These RRTs possess the skills, competency and qualifications, as well as a requirement to work in 5-6 locations within a defined market: Greater Charlotte (GCM). This group shall be known as the Regional Resource Team - RRT.

Why Novant Health?

Recognized among the best in the region for respiratory care and clinical outcomes
Opportunities for career advancement, mentoring, and specialty training
A mission-driven culture focused on whole-person care for both patients and team members

What You'll Do

Acts as a patient advocate for the patient and their support system by incorporating education in the interdisciplinary care plan.
Prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels and ensures timely completion of care interventions, medical orders, etc.
Ability to evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate routine respiratory care such as ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapy, etc., as well as perform higher levels of care in critical care areas and emergent situations.
Critical Care Specific: Ventilator management, code blue, airway management, interpretation and intervention with blood gas analysis, use of all related protocols for patient care.

What We're Looking For

Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current RCP licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

200955

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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