Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN

ECU Health; Kenansville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Commitment bonus

Job summary

ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, North Carolina, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner III under medical supervision to provide respiratory care, documentation, and responsive patient support. The role emphasizes safe, expedient, and cost-effective services within a clinical ladder framework.

Qualifications include a NC RCB licensure, RRT, ACLS (with PALS/NRP variations by department), and a CoARC-approved degree. Career growth and division-level benefits accompany full-time employment.

Qualifications

• American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.
• Associate Degree or higher in approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care.
• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and maintained yearly.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• ACLS is required; PALS and NRP details depend on hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and services in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner.
• Respond to patient needs and document respiratory care provided.
• Participate in the Clinical Ladder program for professional development.
• Note: PRN and full-time opportunities with career growth and commitment bonuses.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Critical thinking

Clinical ladder

Education

Associate degree or higher in respiratory care

Job description

Position Summary

Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager,Assistant Manager and Respiratory Care Supervisor the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), III functions in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner in providing, responding to patient needs and documenting respiratory care and services provided. The Respiratory Care Practitioner III is involved in the Clinical Ladder program which is a voluntary promotion system that recognizes health care professionals who demonstrate advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and professional development.

Minimum Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.
• 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) is required.
• American Heart Association ACLS is required.
  • 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 ACLS are required. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date.
• Accepting Applications for all levels of experience (New Grad - 25+ Years of Experience)

Clinical Ladder Other Information

• PRN - As Needed Shift(s)
• Career Growth Opporutnities Available
• Commitment Bonus & Benefits Available for Full Time employees

ECU Health

About ECU Health Duplin Hospital

ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.

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

Braeton Grady, Associate Recruiter

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

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