Respiratory Therapist (CRT), PRN

Lifepoint Health • Henderson, NC

38d • Onsite

About The Position

A Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across all age groups. This role performs diagnostic testing, administers and evaluates ordered therapies, and collaborates with physicians to develop and implement individualized plans of care. The Respiratory Therapist responds to emergent situations, including codes, educates patients and families, maintains respiratory equipment and supplies, and ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical record while adhering to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often stressful healthcare environment. This role requires proficiency in learning and navigating multiple clinical software systems, along with effective communication skills in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension. Candidates must also be committed to successfully completing all required skills competency assessments within 90 days of hire to ensure safe and effective job performance.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Current NC Respiratory Care Practitioner State Licensure with NC Respiratory Care Board.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credentials by the NBRC.
• (BCLS) Basic Life Support certification is required.
• ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire.
• Ability to successfully complete the skills competency checklist within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive respiratory care to patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary conditions across all age groups.
• Performs diagnostic testing.
• Administers and evaluates ordered therapies.
• Collaborates with physicians to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Responds to emergent situations, including codes.
• Educates patients and families.
• Maintains respiratory equipment and supplies.
• Ensures accurate documentation in the electronic medical record while adhering to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree