Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Impact Care

Lifepoint Health®; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being programs

Professional development

Competitive pay

Quality patient outcomes

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift to join our team. The role focuses on delivering respiratory therapies, monitoring patient responses, and educating patients and families while collaborating with a bedside care team.

The position requires an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy, an active North Carolina RRT license, and BCLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory therapy is required.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• RRT license in state of North Carolina required.

Responsibilities

• Collect arterial blood samples and perform bedside EKGs and tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
• Deliver respiratory therapies and monitor patient response to treatment.
• Respond to codes and emergent calls with appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients and families on illness, device use, and community resources.
• Maintain respiratory supplies, equipment readiness, and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift to join our team. The role focuses on delivering respiratory therapies, monitoring patient responses, and educating patients and families while collaborating with a bedside care team.

The position requires an Associate's degree in respiratory therapy, an active North Carolina RRT license, and BCLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications.