Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About the role
Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager, Assistant Manager and Respiratory Care Supervisor, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) III functions in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner in providing, responding to patient needs and documenting respiratory care and services provided. The Respiratory Care Practitioner III is involved in the Clinical Ladder program, a voluntary promotion system that recognizes health care professionals who demonstrate advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and professional development.
Requirements
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care
- Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and maintained yearly
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- American Heart Association ACLS
- If working in the Children's hospital: AHA PALS and NRP in place of AHA ACLS; completion of the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from orientation end date
- For non-medical center Respiratory care departments: AHA BLS and ACLS required; AHA PALS and NRP required at 6 months from hire date
Pay
- New Grad Pay begins at $32.50 per hour
- 30K Commitment Bonus Available
- Relocation Assistance*
Schedule
- Rotating Shifts: 2 Night Shifts + 1 Day Shift OR 3 Night Shifts per week
- 12-hour shifts (7P–7A OR 7A–7P)
- Rotating Weekends
- No On Call Required
Career Growth
Career Growth Opportunities Available
About ECU Health
ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.