Certified​/Registered Respiratory Therapist

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our mission:
“To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care.”

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to have been voted Ashe’s Best Place to Work in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Join a team recognized throughout the community for excellence in healthcare, including awards for Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a close-knit mountain community.

• Position: FT Staff Respiratory Therapist / Technician
• Department:
  Cardiopulmonary
• Schedule:
  
  PRN | 1st Shift | Days Vary
• Location:
  
  On-site at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC
• Remote Work:
  This is not a remote or hybrid position
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  None
• Travel Requirements:
  None
• Compensation:
  Pay commensurate with experience

The PRN Staff Respiratory Therapist/Technician provides high-quality respiratory and cardiopulmonary care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations. This position performs a wide range of respiratory therapy procedures, diagnostic testing, and patient care responsibilities while supporting departmental operations and maintaining compliance with regulatory and clinical standards.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program required
• Associate degree, Bachelor degree, or certificate completion in Respiratory Care required

• Minimum of one (1) year of respiratory care experience preferred

• Current North Carolina Respiratory Care license (NCRCB) required
• Current NBRC credentials required
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• ACLS certification required within six (6) months of hire
• PALS certification required within six (6) months of hire
• NRP certification required within six (6) months of hire

• Work under the direction of the Department Director while independently performing assigned clinical responsibilities
• Assist with orientation, training, and education of staff and students as requested
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives
• Assist in developing and improving departmental policies and procedures
• Report equipment or inventory concerns promptly
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of departmental leadership when needed

• Perform oxygen, aerosol, humidity, bronchodilator, and chest physiotherapy treatments
• Provide ventilator management, airway care, intubation, extubation, and ventilator support during CPR
• Perform arterial blood gas collection, analysis, documentation, and interpretation
• 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
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards
• Communicate significant clinical findings and provide complete patient handoff reports

• Maintain positive and professional communication with patients, families, physicians, nursing staff, and leadership
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and sound clinical judgment
• Prioritize responsibilities effectively in a…