Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Job Description

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist, Registered joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community.

How you'll contribute

A Respiratory Therapist, Registered who excels in this role:

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors, receives stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and perform preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

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

What we're looking for

• Education: Associates degree in Science required
• Certifications: BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
• License: Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina; Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Experience: Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.
• Skills and Abilities: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

More about Wilson Medical Center

Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility has provided services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years. We offer an array of services, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, imaging and much more. We also have nine multi-specialty physician clinics, a wound center, radiation oncology center, outpatient imaging center, a rehabilitation and nursing care center and a 5-star day care.

EEOC Statement

Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.