Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist # Location: Granville Health System, Oxford NC Position Type: Full-Time # PRN # About Granville Health System: For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online at About Oxford, NC Oxford, NC#is a charming and welcoming community that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located just about 30 miles north of Durham and 40 miles from Raleigh. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate with warm summers, crisp autumns, blooming springs, and gentle winters#perfect for enjoying the area#s outdoor activities year-round. With a thriving local economy, excellent healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community, its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to the Research Triangle ensure a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment. Position Overview: Provides routine and advanced respiratory care services to patients of all ages to include blood gas acquisition and analysis, invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, airway management, aerosol medication administration, oxygen therapy, code blue and rapid response participation, neonatal resuscitation support at high-risk infant deliveries, electrocardiogram acquisition and, respiratory-focused patient teaching. Processes information on the System#s Health Information System as required in performing job responsibilities. Position Highlights: Schedule: 12-hour shifts Starting Rate: Varies based on years of experience Shift Differentials: $2.50 - $5.00 per hour # Retirement Benefits: NC Local Government Pension Plan (5-year vesting period) Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various supplemental benefits available Key Responsibilities: Performs all phases of critical and general respiratory care procedures throughout the healthcare system to patients of all ages. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).# Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Post graduate clinical experience in all aspects of respiratory care including a critical care background required. Proficient demonstration of ventilator care and management required. Clinical evaluation and assessment skills are required for all age groups of patients served by the facility including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Strong communication skills required. Active status with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) as a RRT/CRT required.# Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) status, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required to be current within 90 days of hire date.# Maintains all required certifications and proficiencies. Apply Today: If you#re a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking for a full-time position with a focus on work-life balance and the opportunity to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for the RT position with Granville Health System. #