FT Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ashe Memorial Hospital • Jefferson, NC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Ashe Memorial Hospital is hiring a Staff Respiratory Therapist/Technician for its Cardiopulmonary Department. The position provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. It performs respiratory therapy procedures, diagnostic testing, and related patient care while supporting departmental operations and meeting clinical and regulatory standards. The role calls for clinical judgment, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The role works under the direction of the Department Director. It is on-site at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, North Carolina, with no supervisory responsibilities or travel requirements. The posting identifies the schedule as PRN, first shift, with days varying, despite also describing the role as full-time.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or certificate completion in Respiratory Care.
• Current North Carolina Respiratory Care license (NCRCB).
• Current NBRC credentials.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire.
• PALS certification within six months of hire.
• NRP certification within six months of hire.
• Willingness to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment unless an approved exemption is granted.
• Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening are required upon a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of respiratory care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned clinical responsibilities under the direction of the Department Director.
• Assist with orientation, training, and education of staff and students as requested.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and help develop and improve policies and procedures.
• Report equipment or inventory concerns promptly and assume leadership responsibilities when departmental leadership is absent, as needed.
• Provide oxygen, aerosol, humidity, bronchodilator, and chest physiotherapy treatments.
• Manage ventilators and provide airway care, intubation, extubation, and ventilator support during CPR.
• Collect, analyze, document, and interpret arterial blood gases.
• Conduct pulmonary diagnostics, including spirometry, peak flow testing, overnight oximetry, EKGs, and Holter monitor setup.
• Assist with bronchoscopy procedures, C-sections, and infant deliveries.
• Perform routine maintenance, quality control, and validation testing on respiratory and blood gas equipment.
• Complete accurate electronic documentation, patient education, and departmental reporting.
• Follow infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Communicate significant clinical findings and provide complete patient handoff reports.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and leadership.
• Prioritize work effectively in a high-volume healthcare environment and support positive patient experiences and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and organizational standards.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and flexibility to meet departmental needs.

Benefits

• Benefits become effective on the first of the month following employment, in accordance with hospital policy; complete benefits information is available from Human Resources.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree