Registered Respiratory Therapist

Mission Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care across acute and critical care settings. The RRT will assess patients, manage ventilators, perform arterial blood gases and diagnostic tests, and respond to respiratory emergencies.

Working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, you will partner with physicians and nurses to develop evidence-based care plans and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RRT credential.
• Experience in acute and critical care settings preferred.
• Ability to perform arterial blood gas collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine respiratory care needs.
• Manage ventilator settings and monitor patient response.
• Perform arterial blood gases and related diagnostic tests.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies promptly and effectively.

Skills

RRT credential

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Critical care

Patient education

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Tools

ABG analyzers

Ventilator equipment

Job description

Mission Health in Asheville, NC is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care across acute and critical care settings. The RRT will assess patients, manage ventilators, perform arterial blood gases and diagnostic tests, and respond to respiratory emergencies. Working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, you will partner with physicians and nurses to develop evidence-based care plans and educate patients and families. Mission Health offers advanced technology, strong clinical support, and growth opportunities within a large regional health system focused on quality, innovation, and community health outcomes.