Respiratory Therapist

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care system in North Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to evaluate patients and implement care plans. The role requires specific credentials and offers opportunities for career development, a great benefits package, and eligibility for a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus eligible

Career Development opportunities

Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership

Great Benefits Package

PSLF Eligible Employer

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care technology program with current NC license.
• 3-5 years clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
• Pediatric and NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate respiratory needs of patients and develop care plan.
• Implement respiratory care plan based on clinical guidelines.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Respiratory care plan implementation

Clinical life safety certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP)

Education

Graduate of an approved respiratory care technology program

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or CRT credential

Job description

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, thesystemprovides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare and named to the Forbes 2025 list of America's Best Employers.

*Sign-on Bonus eligible

*Career Development opportunities

*Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership

*Great Benefits Package

*PSLF Eligible Employer

Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Job Summary

• Will be responsible for evaluating the respiratory needs of patients and the development and implementation of a Respiratory Care Plan based on Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Qualifications

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care technology program with a current North Carolina Respiratory Care license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or CRT credential, RRT preferred. Three (3) to five (5) years of current clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
• Clinical life safety certification requirements must be achieved prior to the end of the probationary/training period include: ACLS, PALS and NRP.
• NICU and Pediatric experience is preferred