Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory Care Practitioner IVThe Respiratory Care Practitioner IV will be expected to focus in critical care areas, participate in research, lead patient education activities and function as a mentor to the Associate of Science in Respiratory Care degree RCP's. The RCP IV will have advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, professional development, and critical care expertise of Respiratory Care procedures. They will be involved in assisting with case management and the discharge planning processes. They will be called on to function as chronic pulmonary patient navigators.Minimum RequirementsAmerican Heart Association BLS CertificationAssociate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory CareActive licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.American Heart Association ACLS, if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 6 months of Employment and maintained. If working in the Children's hospital you are required to have AHA PALS and NRP in place of the AHA ACLS and you must have completed the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from your orientation end date.For non-medical center Respiratory care departments AHA BLS and ACLS are required. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date.Accepting applications for all levels of experience (New Grads - 25+ Years of Experience)Pay RangePay Range begins at $31.50 per hour15K OR 30K Commitment Bonus AvailableOther InformationNight Shift7p-7a3 - 12 hr Shifts per weekNo On CallRotating WeekendsCareer Growth Opportunities AvailableGreat BenefitsAbout ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan HospitalECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.General StatementIt 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.Contact InformationFor additional information, please contact:Braeton Grady, Associate RecruiterECU Health Talent AcquisitionEmail: View email address on click.appcast.io