Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Mission Health; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PRN in North Carolina to guide patients through routine and critical care, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and manage ventilation across settings. You will have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from RT leaders, and a collaborative team that supports ongoing professional growth.

With consistent scheduling and a strong focus on patient health, you will contribute to high-quality care while maintaining

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or completion of CoARC-accredited program.
• Preferred Education: same plus 2 years of experience in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine interventions.
• Deliver oxygen, aerosols, airway clearance, and other therapies.
• Manage ventilation and airway support, including invasive/noninvasive modes.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with physicians and nurses; assist with newborn stabilization when needed.
• Maintain equipment and uphold infection-prevention standards.

Skills

Critical care experience

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

CoARC-accredited program

Job description

Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
• Preferred Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and 20 years of experience
• Required License: Registered by NBRC; a current North Carolina License issued by North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) and a current BCLS.
• Preferred License: ACLS, PALS, NRP (Pediatric-Perinatal Specialty)
• Preferred Experience: 2 Years Critical Care

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.