Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

About the role

Join our dedicated Respiratory Therapy team at HRMC, a 154-bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women's care, intensive care, and emergency services. Your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Requirements

• Credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC) required (60-day grace period for new graduates).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• NC Registered Respiratory Therapist and graduate of a school of respiratory therapy.

Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. Financial protection and PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match are also available.

Pay

$15,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

Schedule

Full-time, Nights (Rotating weekends).