Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. • Pinehurst, NC

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About The Position

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a health care system in central North Carolina with four hospitals, more than 600 beds, and over 5,400 employees serving more than 75 locations across a 15-county service area. The system also provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. FirstHealth describes its culture as one of excellence, where employees feel valued and connected and differences are respected and supported. It has been named one of Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.

The Respiratory Therapist provides adult respiratory care, including oxygen and aerosol therapy, airway management, arterial punctures and analysis, and invasive and non-invasive ventilation management. The role also supports an evaluate-and-treat consult service, using assessment skills to optimize care plans. The department works closely with medical staff, including a pulmonologist medical director, critical care physicians, and hospitalists. Services include a Level III NICU, a Heart Center that performs CABG, and diagnostic services such as Super Dimensional Bronchoscopy, Endobronchial Ultrasound Bronchoscopy (EBUS), and Bronchial Thermoplasty.

New graduates are welcome to apply. Relocation assistance eligibility is determined at the time of offer. The position includes a benefits package and a free FirstHealth Fitness Membership. FirstHealth is a PSLF-eligible employer.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care technology program.
• Hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care license.
• Hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist or CRT credential; RRT is preferred.
• Achieve ACLS, PALS, and NRP clinical life safety certifications before the end of the probationary or training period.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of current clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
• Adult critical care experience preferred.
• RRT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oxygen therapy and aerosol therapy for adult patients.
• Manage airways, including intubations and extubations.
• Perform arterial punctures and analyze results.
• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation protocols.
• Participate in the evaluate-and-treat consult service, applying assessment skills to optimize patient care plans.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance eligibility is determined at the time of offer.
• Benefits package.
• Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership.
• PSLF-eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree