Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Position Summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area's only dedicated heart and vascular center. As of March 2023, FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas Montgomery Campus is a 28 Bed Critical Access Hospital. New Hospital Coming in 2027!

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.

*Free Fitness Membership to any FirstHealth Fitness Center


Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapist-Cardiac Rehab Essential Job Functions:

The following is a summary of the major essential job functions of this position. The applicant may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change due to departmental and patient needs.
1. Designs individual exercise prescriptions in consultation with the medical director for cardiac rehab patients in accordance with evidence-based training principles and within limits of medical diagnosis. Updates exercise prescription on a weekly basis based on clinical status and responses to exercise.
2. Assist in monitoring the cardiac rehab sessions and maintains records of pertinent information obtained during the session on each patient.
3. Assist in monitoring EKG and blood pressure responses in patients during the exercise therapy program.
4. Maintains a team approach in working with the medical director, the referring physician, dietitians, exercise psychologists and nurses to deliver a safe and effective plan of care.
5. Assist in the maintenance of the Cardiac Rehab department, equipment etc. and exercises proper use of the equipment.
6. Provides educational lectures and in-services to staff, members and patients.
7. Develops a discharge plan as it relates to progression, intensity, duration and frequency of home exercise program.
8. Instructs new patients in the safe use of the exercise and weight equipment and trains all new staff members in the techniques of equipment use.


Qualifications

Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved respiratory care technology program with a current North Carolina Respiratory Care license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or CRT credential, RRT preferred.
• Minimum one year of clinical Respiratory care experience required. Three (3) to five (5) years of current clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
• Clinical life safety certification requirements must be achieved prior to the end of the probationary/training period include: ACLS.
• Minimum of two years experience in the field of cardiac and rehab preferred.