Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)
About The Position
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. As of March 2023, FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation. We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare. New Grads Welcome to Apply!
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved respiratory care technology program
- Current North Carolina Respiratory Care license
- Registered Respiratory Therapist or CRT credential
- ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications must be achieved prior to the end of the probationary/training period.
Nice To Haves
- RRT preferred
- Three (3) to five (5) years of current clinical respiratory care experience preferred
- Adult critical care experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- All types of oxygen therapy
- Aerosol therapy
- Airway management with intubations and extubations
- Arterial punctures and analysis
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilation management protocols
- Evaluate and treat consult service that allows therapists to fully utilize their assessment skills and to optimize the plan of care accordingly.
- Respiratory consult model that allows therapists to fully utilize their assessment skills and to optimize the plan of care accordingly.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility determined at time of offer
- Relocation Assistance eligibility determined at time of offer
- Great benefits package
- Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership
- PSLF Eligible Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
