Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Mission Health; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to patient-centered care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. In this vital role, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality respiratory care, perform diagnostic tests, and support patients requiring various types of respiratory support. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes. The organization is committed to investing in your professional growth, providing you with the tools and resources needed for success. Be part of a team that values community service and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Colleague recognition program

Family support benefits

Consumer discounts

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent required.
• Registered by NBRC and current North Carolina License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered respiratory care.
• Document patient assessments and administer respiratory therapies.
• Monitor patients receiving mechanical ventilation and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Mechanical Ventilation

Respiratory Care Therapies

Diagnostic Procedures

Emergency Response

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Completion of Respiratory Care Program

Tools

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Description

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT with Mission Hospital McDowell you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Mission Hospital McDowell offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Mission Hospital McDowell family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

Role Summary: Supports 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.

• You document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• 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; a 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.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Associate Degree.

Mission Hospital McDowell is a community hospital with 25+ beds, including five labor and delivery suites, serving McDowell County. Located in Marion, North Carolina, we offer many specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, orthopedics, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now McDowell. Five of Mission Hospital McDowell’s primary care practices have been recognized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as Rural Health Clinics. We have received many awards, which include Leapfrog Group Best Performer for pediatric head and pediatric body CT imaging, and an A grade for Patient Safety. Mission Hospital McDowell is a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.