Department:36417 Atrium Health Union - Respiratory Care: Waxhaw
Status:Full time
Benefits Eligible:Yes
Hours Per Week:40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:variable hours, with the expectation of 2-12 hours shifts in staffing coverage and the remaining 16 hours covering administrative needs. Availability for all shifts, including weekends as needed. This position is sign on bonus eligible.
Pay Range:$38.20 - $57.30
Essential Functions
- Coordinates and Supervises clinical activities of the cardiopulmonary staff.
- Assures the appropriate quality of care is administered as designated by physician orders or protocol.
- Conducts orientation for new employees and coordinates continual education of staff.
- Maintains & evaluates supplies and equipment.
- Assures that JCAHO standards and organization clinical policies are being followed.
- Assists in the development and implementation of departmental goals.
- Provides direct patient care as needed.
Physical Requirements Position requires repetitive physical activity with considerable walking and standing. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Work requires the ability to move patients of all age groups and equipment. May be exposed to odors, low lighting, and crowded working conditions. Must have intact sense of sight, hearing, smell and touch.
Education, Experience and Certifications Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care required. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner for the state of applicable state required. Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy with a minimum of two years in a Respiratory Care Department or a RRT equivalent with a minimum of five years in a Respiratory Care Department required. Working knowledge of all phases of Respiratory Care technology pertinent to this position. Bachelor's degree preferred. Basic Life Support for healthcare providers thru the American Heart Association required. Advanced certificates per facility policy
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 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
Note: 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.
