Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

Community Options, Inc.; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I to deliver respiratory care services. Located in Ahoskie, NC, this full-time position involves evaluating and managing patients with respiratory conditions while adhering to standards of care. Candidates must possess relevant degrees and certifications. Competitive salary range offered, with great benefits, rotating shifts, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Great Benefits

Qualifications

• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required within one year of graduation.
• BLS and ACLS certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat and manage patients with respiratory illnesses.
• Perform respiratory care procedures and document care provided.
• Participate in clinical decision-making for patient treatment.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Respiratory Care Procedures

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

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Community Options, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$51,355.00/yr - $84,739.00/yr

ECU Health

About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital

Ahoskie, NC is ideally located an hour from the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and two hours from Raleigh, Richmond, Williamsburg, and the beautiful Outer Banks of NC. Ahoskie offers a moderate cost of living, a strong sense of community, and a temperate climate and location to support a variety of year round outdoor activities, such as boating, kayaking, hunting, fishing, hiking. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

Position Summary

Up to $30K Commitment Incentive

Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Supervisor the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) provides safe, expedient, cost-effective Respiratory Care services. As a member of a team of health care professionals, an RCP evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings.Respiratory Care Practitioners behave in a manner consistent with the standards and ethics of all health care professionals. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, RCP's are involved in clinical decision-making (such as patient assessment, treatment selection and reassessment of treatment efficacy), goal directed respiratory care planning and patient education. RCP's are required to document in the patient medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, legible and legal information about the care they provide to each patient. Each RCP is responsible for billing the patient correctly for the services provided.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care
• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registry Eligible with RRT credential obtained within 1 year of graduation
• 0 to 3 years post graduate experience
• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• American Heart Association ACLS, if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 6 months of Employment and maintained
• If working in the Children's hospital you are required to have AHA PALS and NRP in place of the AHA ACLS and you must have completed the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from your orientation end date
• For non-medical center Respiratory care departments, AHA BLS and AHA ACLS are required at hire. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date.
  
  

Other Information

• 36 hours a week
• 3 (12 hour) shifts: 7 pm - 7 am
• Required to work rotating weekends and holidays
• Career Level Availabilities
• Great Benefits
  
  

Other Information

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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