Atrium Health Charlotte is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Supervisor for a job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Overview This position is sign-on bonus eligible. Registered Respiratory Therapists are eligible for a $10,0000 sign-on bonus with a 1-year commitment for full time and some part-time positions. In addition to our robust benefits packages and paid time off, you may be eligible to participate in the Respiratory Clinical Ladder upon employment. Why Choose Atrium Health Pineville? Since opening our doors in
1987, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved from a small community hospital into
a major regional healthcare hub, providing unmatched expertise and advanced care. We are a
preferred tertiary hospital and care system, continuously expanding to serve our growing community. Our facility is backed by
Atrium Health's nationally recognized specialty care programs, offering cutting-edge medical technology and world-class patient care.
We are proud to be recognized among
IBM Watson's Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals for four consecutive years and to offer
advanced cardiovascular care, open-heart surgery, comprehensive cancer treatment, robotic surgery, and neurosurgical procedures. Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades, including:
- "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group (Fall 2024)
- Best Hospital for Maternity & Rehabilitation - U.S. News & World Report & Newsweek
- 2024 American Heart Association Gold Plus Recognition - Target Stroke Honor Roll, Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Top 10% in the nation for:
- Heart attack & heart failure care
- Diabetes & endocrinology
- Nephrology
- Knee replacement
- COPD management
Respiratory Therapy at Atrium Health Pineville - Elevate Your Career with Us Our
highly autonomous Respiratory Therapy team is integral to patient care across multiple specialized areas, including:
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Lab Bronchoscopy Suite In addition,
our RTs lead the Airway Team, performing
intubations and providing rapid-response interventions. We embrace
Therapist-Driven Protocols (TDPs) across all units, empowering our RTs to assess, implement, and modify therapies independently.
What Sets Our RT Program Apart? - Unparalleled Autonomy & Professional Respect - Our RTs actively lead patient care decisions through evidence-based protocols.
- Advanced Technology & Equipment - Work with the latest in mechanical ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, heliox therapy, and bronchoscopy procedures.
- High-Level Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Partner directly with intensivists, pulmonologists, neonatologists, and hospitalists to develop the best treatment strategies.
- Fast-Growing Hospital System - Be part of a facility that is expanding at an impressive pace, offering new opportunities for professional growth to include ECMO and robotics in bronchoscopy.
- Clinical Ladder Advancement - Grow from RT I to RT IV, with increasing levels of leadership, certifications, and specialized roles.
Key Responsibilities Assess, implement, and adjust
respiratory therapies with full clinical autonomy.
Independently modify ventilator settings and oxygenation strategies in critical situations.
Lead airway interventions, including intubations, ensuring rapid and precise execution.
Collaborate across disciplines, serving on hospital-wide
committees that drive excellence.
Ensure compliance with policies through complete and accurate documentation.
Join a Team That Supports Your Growth We prioritize
continuous learning, providing
access to advanced training, continuing education, and mentorship opportunities. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced RT looking for
a high-autonomy, high-impact role, Atrium Health Pineville offers
a rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference.
Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level? Apply today and become part of
a thriving, high-performance RT team in
one of the nation's top healthcare systems. Job Summary Supervises individuals who perform all aspects of services rendered by the Cardiopulmonary Services department throughout the facility. Consults with physicians on the effectiveness of therapy, makes appropriate recommendations and provides direction to the nursing staff. Assists staff in direct patient care duties to include diagnostics and therapeutics.
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 North Carolina 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
Atrium Health Charlotte Job ID . Posted job title: Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy, Atrium Health Pineville, FT Days
About Atrium Health Charlotte Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health is now part of
Advocate Health , the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. In the Southeast Region, Atrium Health provides care under the Atrium Health name in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, NC, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Together, we are committed to providing equitable care for all. Annually, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in community benefits.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.
Atrium Health Navicent Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation's leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health . click apply for full job details