Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Nights | $58,177–$78,520

Purple Cow Recruiting•Rutherfordton, NC

1d•$58,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a night-shift opportunity in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. This position provides respiratory care to patients, including assessment, treatment, emergency response, patient education, diagnostic testing, and respiratory equipment management.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy REQUIRED
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the State of North Carolina REQUIRED
BCLS certification REQUIRED
ACLS certification REQUIRED
PALS certification REQUIRED
NRP certification REQUIRED
Ability and willingness to work nights REQUIRED
Ability to work onsite in Rutherfordton, NC REQUIRED

Responsibilities

Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
Perform EKGs and provide tobacco-cessation education as ordered.
Deliver ordered respiratory therapies.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment.
Respond to codes and emergent calls, assess patient condition, and provide appropriate interventions.
Evaluate and contribute to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
Educate patients and families regarding illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders.
Maintain storage areas and respiratory equipment readiness.
Disassemble, clean, sterilize, perform preventive maintenance, and calibrate respiratory equipment.
Participate in performance improvement and required education.