Respiratory Therapist

Allied / Tech - Respiratory Therapist

Mission Hospital, located in Asheville, North Carolina, is Mission Health’s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Healthgrades named Mission Hospital as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023, identifying the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade recognized Mission Hospital with an A, nationally recognizing Mission Hospital’s achievements in protecting patients and providing safer healthcare. Mission Hospital also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation in November 2020, the highest international honor that distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous nursing excellence standards.

We are the region’s referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. And Mission Children’s Hospital the region’s only children’s hospital, including a pediatric emergency room providing 30 pediatric subspecialists. We serve as the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas. Mission Hospital provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology in the region. Earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes.

Respiratory Services

Location: Mission Hospital

Address: 509 Biltmore Ave

Floor: A343 (Main RT department)

Building: Mission Campus

Department Information:

• Number of Beds - 854
• Number of Staff 120
• Type of staff:
• Day Shift: 15-20 RRTs for Adult service lines and 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds service lines
• Night Shift: 12-16 RRTs for Adult service lines and 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Peds service lines
• Patient Ratios: 10 - 25
• Type of equipment: GE R860 Adult vents, Draeger Infant/Peds vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 Non-invasive device, Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices. EMR - Cerner

Typical hiring profile:

Skill Set

Most recruited for:

Must have:

candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role.

North Carolina Respiratory License

RRT- Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS, ACLS, PALS

Preferred or nice to have:

candidates with these skills will be considered first.

NRP

List typical procedures performed on unit(s):

Best personality Fit:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

RRT

Floating Area(s): All Critical Care units and floors

Dress Code: Scrub Color- Medium Gray/Pewter

Unit Guidelines/Policies:

Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines.

Weekends and On call(if any): Varying weekends (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule).

No. of Positions: 1/1. Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks: 91

Client Details

Address: 509 Biltmore Avenue

City: Asheville

State: NC

Zip Code: 28801