Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

Mission Health; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) Plan with matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mission Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to provide essential respiratory care. You'll assess patients, deliver therapies, and collaborate within a supportive team. With access to advanced technologies and consistent scheduling, you'll make a significant impact on patient health.

This role requires an Associates Degree in Respiratory Care, a valid North Carolina license, and is ideal for those with a passion for patient support and critical care. Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, 401(k) matching, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care OR completion of a CoARC-accredited program.
• Current North Carolina license and registration by NBRC.
• 2 years experience in critical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine need for interventions.
• Deliver oxygen support, medications, and airway clearance techniques.
• Assist with artificial airway placement and adjustments to ventilation.

Skills

Critical Care

Patient Care

Ventilator Management

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory Equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity to join Mission Hospital McDowell, part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Role Summary

Supports the department by providing care to patients requiring all types of respiratory support including critical, emergency, general therapy, and infant transport. Supports organizational improvement by teaching and participating in the management of resources for patient care.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. With consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Responsibilities

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Preferred Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and 20 years of experience
• Required License: Registered by NBRC; current North Carolina License issued by North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) and a current BCLS.
• Preferred License: ACLS, PALS, NRP (Pediatric-Perinatal Specialty)
• Preferred Experience: 2 Years Critical Care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.