Respiratory Therapist I Job at Advocate Health Care (North Wilkesboro)

Respiratory Therapist I

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , North Wilkesboro

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

30.70 - 46.05 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

PRN Respiratory Therapist position at Wilkes Medical Center, providing respiratory care, ventilation support, and patient monitoring.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

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
Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skills
Ability to provide direct and indirect respiratory care
Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Respiratory Therapist I

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , North Wilkesboro

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 02, 2026

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