Respiratory Therapist I, Nights, High Point Medical Center

Department:36402 High Point Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy ServicesStatus:Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:36Schedule Details/Additional Information:Full Time NightsPay Range$30.70 - $46.05This position is Sign-on Bonus eligiblePOSITION 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, 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. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:Communication skills including verbal, non-verbal listening skillsAbility to provide direct and indirect respiratory care Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress WHERE YOU'LL LIVE:The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live. This includes:Affordable Living:Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere. 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: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 performance Benefits 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