Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Nights | $58,177–$78,520

Purple Cow Recruiting; Arkansas; On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night-shift, onsite opportunity in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This role delivers prescribed respiratory therapies, performs diagnostic tests, monitors patient responses, and coordinates care with the team.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, a current NC RRT license, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications, and is willing to work nights onsite. Travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is REQUIRED.
• Current North Carolina RRT license is REQUIRED.
• BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are REQUIRED.
• Ability and willingness to work nights is REQUIRED.
• Ability to work onsite in Rutherfordton, NC is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed respiratory therapies and monitor patient response.
• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood gases.
• Perform EKGs and provide tobacco-cessation education.
• Respond to codes and emergent situations and provide interventions.
• Educate patients and families on illness, devices, and home care.
• Maintain, stock, and sterilize respiratory equipment and supplies.

Skills

Respiratory care

EKG

Emergency response

Patient education

Equipment management

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Sterile equipment handling

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Nights | $58,177–$78,520

Rutherfordton, NC 28139 | Onsite

Night Shift

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night-shift opportunity in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This position provides respiratory care to patients, including assessment, treatment, emergency response, patient education, diagnostic testing, and respiratory equipment management.

COMPENSATION

$58,177–$78,520 annual salary

SCHEDULE / WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Night Shift


• Onsite in Rutherfordton, NC 28139


• Travel not required

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Respiratory Therapist delivers ordered respiratory therapies, monitors patient condition and response to treatment, performs respiratory diagnostic procedures, responds to codes and emergent situations, educates patients and families, and maintains respiratory equipment and supplies.

ROLE

• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.


• Perform EKGs and provide tobacco-cessation education as ordered.


• Deliver ordered respiratory therapies.


• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment.


• Respond to codes and emergent calls, assess patient condition, and provide appropriate interventions.


• Evaluate and contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.


• Educate patients and families regarding illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.


• Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders.


• Maintain storage areas and respiratory equipment readiness.


• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, perform preventive maintenance, and calibrate respiratory equipment.


• Participate in performance improvement and required education.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy REQUIRED


• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the State of North Carolina REQUIRED


• BCLS certification REQUIRED


• ACLS certification REQUIRED


• PALS certification REQUIRED


• NRP certification REQUIRED


• Ability and willingness to work nights REQUIRED


• Ability to work onsite in Rutherfordton, NC REQUIRED