Respiratory Therapist

About the Opportunity

A regional health system located in Western North Carolina is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to join its clinical care team. This role is responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring patients with respiratory conditions, providing critical support across a range of care settings including emergency, inpatient, and critical care units.

What You’ll Do

• Assess patients' respiratory status and implement treatment plans as ordered by physicians
• Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and mechanical ventilation
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings for patients requiring respiratory support, ensuring optimal outcomes
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as arterial blood gas sampling and pulmonary function testing
• Respond to emergency situations, including code blue events, providing airway management and respiratory support as needed
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and home care techniques
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Provide respiratory care support across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in the state of North Carolina
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required