Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift

We are hiring for:
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift
Type:
Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!


The Respiratory Therapist will provide professional respiratory care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), focusing on preventing disease, promoting respiratory health, and maintaining clinical stability. This role supports a person-centered, interdisciplinary approach to healthcare and contributes to the safety and wellness of service users in a residential setting.

Location: Greenville, NC (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $32+ (depending on role and experience)

Incentives: No sign-on bonus is being offered. No relocation packaged offered.

Schedule: 12 hour shifts; 7pm - 7am

**We are seeking passionate Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) who are committed to caring for pediatric patients, primarily those with tracheostomies.**

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver approved respiratory therapy services to all assigned service users in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
  
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate service users' respiratory needs; provide interventions and modify care plans as needed.
  
• Maintain clear and timely documentation in medical records, including respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment use.
  
• Communicate changes in service user conditions to nursing staff, the Director of Respiratory, and other team members.
  
• Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed, and train staff on proper administration when applicable.
  
• Lead and support interdisciplinary team meetings by providing updates on respiratory conditions and recommendations.
  
• Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and proper functionality.
  
• Provide training and education to staff, families, and service users on respiratory care practices and emergency protocols.
  
• Support workers' compensation efforts by addressing respiratory health as part of injury prevention and care management.
  
• Participate in quality assurance and facility assessments (e.g., Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments).
  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure proper infection control procedures are followed.
  
• Support crisis management efforts and provide calm, professional care during emergencies.
  
• May access and appropriately handle protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA.
  

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
  
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of North Carolina (required)
  
• Minimum two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; experience with IDD populations is a plus
  

Other Duties:

• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting unit needs.
  
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.
  

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• This position may or may not have supervisor responsibilities depending on the job profile.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
  
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
  
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
  
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
  
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
  
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
  
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
  
• Must be able to talk and hear.
  

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
  
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
  
• Drug testing
  
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
  
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
  
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
  

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
  
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
  
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
  
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
  
• 401(k) retirement savings program
  
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
  
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
  
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
  

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
  
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
  
• Drug testing
  
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
  
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
  
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
  

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
  
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
  
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
  
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
  
• 401(k) retirement savings program
  
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
  
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
  
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
  

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.