Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Memorial Physician Practices; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Carolina Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive respiratory care across Emergency, ICU, Labor & Delivery and OB units. You will assess, treat and educate patients while collaborating with the care team to support optimal outcomes.

Applicants must hold NC Board of Respiratory Care licensure and NBRC RRT credential, with an associate’s degree required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. BLS required within 30 days of hire; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care License and NBRC RRT.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced respiratory care services in all hospital settings.
• Follow physician orders, plan, evaluate and treat patients with acute or chronic pulmonary issues.
• Collaborate with other health care providers for continuum of care.

Skills

Airway management

Assessment

Resuscitation

Patient education

Pulmonary disease management

Mechanical ventilation

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care License

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Schedule: Varied shift with rotating weekends

Your experience matters

Central Carolina Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Respiratory Therapist treat a range of patients; from premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed to elderly people with lung disease. Our RTs are skilled in assessment, airway management, resuscitation, patient education, pulmonary disease management, and mechanical ventilation which are essential for optimized care. As a frontline employee RT's cover the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Labor & Delivery, and OB departments.

How you will contribute

• A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:

• Responsible for providing basic and advanced respiratory care services in all clinical settings in the hospital.

• Follows the orders of the patient's physician, helps plan, evaluate and treat patients for acute and chronic Pulmonary issues while in the hospital setting.

• Collaborates with other health care providers for the patient's continuum of care.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we are looking for

• Applicants should have current North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care License and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC
• Applicants should possess an associate's degree.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

• BLS is required within 30 days of hire

• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred

More about Central Carolina Hospital

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cariology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

EEOC Statement

Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.