Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) I

Company: Ecu Health Roanoke Chowan
Location: Ahoskie
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

ECU HealthAbout ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan HospitalAhoskie, NC is ideally located an hour from the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and two hours from Raleigh, Richmond, Williamsburg, and the beautiful Outer Banks of NC. Ahoskie offers a moderate cost of living, a strong sense of community, and a temperate climate and location to support a variety of year round outdoor activities, such as boating, kayaking, hunting, fishing, hiking. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.Position SummaryUp to $30K Commitment IncentiveUnder the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Care and Respiratory Care Supervisor the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) provides safe, expedient, cost-effective Respiratory Care services. As a member of a team of health care professionals, an RCP evaluates, treats and manages patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings.Respiratory Care Practitioners behave in a manner consistent with the standards and ethics of all health care professionals. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, RCP's are involved in clinical decision-making (such as patient assessment, treatment selection and reassessment of treatment efficacy), goal directed respiratory care planning and patient education. RCP's are required to document in the patient medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, legible and legal information about the care they provide to each patient. Each RCP is responsible for billing the patient correctly for the services provided.Minimum RequirementsAssociate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory CareActive licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearlyRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registry Eligible with RRT credential obtained within 1 year of graduation0 to 3 years post graduate experienceAmerican Heart Association BLS CertificationAmerican Heart Association ACLS, if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 6 months of Employment and maintainedIf working in the Children's hospital you are required to have AHA PALS and NRP in place of the AHA ACLS and you must have completed the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from your orientation end dateFor non-medical center Respiratory care departments, AHA BLS and AHA ACLS are required at hire. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date.Other Information36 hours a week3 (12 hour) shifts: 7 pm - 7 amRequired to work rotating weekends and holidaysCareer Level AvailabilitiesGreat BenefitsOther Information#LI-TR1General StatementIt is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.Contact InformationFor additional information, please contact:Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition ConsultantECU Health Talent AcquisitionEmail: Tavis.Richardson2@ecuhealth.orgby Jobble

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