Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT

Position Summary

Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager, Assistant Manager, and Respiratory Care Supervisor, the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), III functions in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner in providing, responding to patient needs, and documenting respiratory care and services provided.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner III is involved in the Clinical Ladder program, a voluntary promotion system that recognizes health care professionals who demonstrate advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and professional development.

• American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.
• Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care.
• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• American Heart Association ACLS is required.
• For children’s hospital: AHA PALS and NRP in place of AHA ACLS, and completion of the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from orientation end date.
• For non‑medical center respiratory care departments: AHA BLS and ACLS required, with AHA PALS and NRP required at 6 months from hire date.
• Accepting applications for all levels of experience.

• Day Shift
  • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • No on‑call duties
  • Rotating weekends
• Career growth opportunities available.
• Great benefits.

Commitment Incentive: $30,000 available.

ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital is a full‑service, 117‑bed acute care facility where residents of Tarboro and the surrounding communities can receive a wide range of health services close to home. As part of the ECU Health system of care, the hospital offers high‑quality care provided by more than 20 medical specialists, rehabilitation services, a birthing center, a cancer center, outpatient clinics, and more.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements, and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Braeton Grady, Associate Recruiter
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
Email:
Braeton.

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