RRT

Respiratory TherapistAtrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking dedicated and compassionate Respiratory Therapists to join our dynamic healthcare team within either our Pediatric or Adult units. As a Respiratory Therapist this is your opportunity to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and communities.Position Highlights:Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 sign-on bonus provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirementsRelocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 in Relocation Assistance for qualified candidatesLocation: High Point, NCShift Schedule: Full Time NightsWhat 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 contributionsYou'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.Skills/Qualifications:Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal, listening skillsAbility to provide direct and indirect respiratory careAbility to perform multiple tasks under stressOur 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:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: 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.