Pulmonary & Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Asheville Pulmonary & CCU; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville Pulmonary & CCU in Asheville, NC is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality care to adults with pulmonary and critical care needs.

In this patient-centered, evidence-based role you will perform assessments, administer and adjust therapies, manage ventilators, document care, and educate patients and families; collaborate with pulmonologists, intensivists and advanced practitioners to support care planning and outcomes across Western North Carolina.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Respiratory Therapist license.
• Experience with adult critical care preferred.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document care.
• Administer and adjust respiratory therapies.
• Manage ventilators and alarm systems.
• Collaborate with pulmonologists and intensivists.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Critical care knowledge

Education

Relevant Respiratory Therapist certification (RRT)

Tools

Ventilators

Cardiopulmonary equipment

Job description

Asheville Pulmonary & CCU seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to adults with complex pulmonary and critical care needs. In this patient-centered, evidence-based practice, you will perform assessments, administer and adjust therapies, manage ventilators, and support patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions. Collaborate closely with pulmonologists, intensivists, and advanced practitioners, contribute to care planning, document care accurately, and educate patients and families. Enjoy a collaborative, respectful environment with opportunities for professional growth and impact across Western North Carolina.