Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Children's Hospital
About the Role
The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), II functions under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager, Assistant Manager, and Respiratory Care Supervisor. Responsibilities include providing, responding to, and documenting respiratory care and services in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner. The RCP II participates in the Clinical Ladder program, a voluntary promotion system recognizing healthcare 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 (maintained yearly)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
- American Heart Association ACLS certification (required unless working in the Children's Hospital)
- If working in the Children's Hospital:
- AHA PALS and NRP certifications (in place of ACLS)
- Completion of the NBRC NPS exam within 12 months of orientation end date
- For non-medical center departments:
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
- AHA PALS and NRP certifications (required within 6 months of hire)
Open to all experience levels, from new graduates to those with 25+ years of experience.
About the Workplace
ECU Health and James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital
Located at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, the James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital is the region's only dedicated children's hospital. It features 197 beds and bassinets, including:
- A Level IV NICU
- A quaternary PICU with ECMO capabilities
- A dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
- A specialized critical care transport team
In partnership with Women's Services, the hospital provides comprehensive maternal care, including labor and delivery and mother-baby services, with specialized expertise for high-risk pregnancies and complex deliveries. The facility is designed to meet the unique needs of children, actively involving families throughout care. The team is committed to transforming pediatric healthcare in eastern North Carolina.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- $30,000 commitment bonus available
- Relocation packages available