Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN (As-Needed)

ECU Health Medical Center • Edenton, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and overall supervision of the Manager, Assistant Manager, and Respiratory Care Supervisor, the Respiratory Care Practitioner III provides respiratory care and services safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The practitioner responds to patient needs and documents care provided. The role participates in the voluntary Clinical Ladder program, which recognizes health care professionals who demonstrate advanced knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and professional development.

ECU Health Chowan Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Edenton serving approximately 110,000 people across six counties. Its services include medical and surgical care, intensive care, a specialty care clinic, outpatient surgery and endoscopy, and a seven-bed emergency department. Hospital team members have access to a telemedicine link with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

Employment offers are subject to successful completion of applicable pre-employment screenings, which may include occupational health screening, criminal record check, and education, reference, and licensure verification. ECU Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits retaliation against individuals who raise or assist with complaints.

Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Associate degree or higher from an approved CoARC respiratory care program.
• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire, maintained yearly.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• For Children's Hospital assignments: AHA PALS and NRP in place of AHA ACLS, and completion of the NBRC NPS exam within 12 months of the orientation end date.
• For non-medical-center respiratory care departments: AHA BLS and ACLS; AHA PALS and NRP are required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and services safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
• Respond to patient needs.
• Document respiratory care and services provided.
• Participate in the voluntary Clinical Ladder program.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree