Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT

Respiratory Therapist

Schedule:

Full-time, nights

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Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer, EKGs, and provides tobacco‑cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers ordered respiratory therapies; monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and response to treatment.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; assesses patient condition and provides appropriate interventions.
• Evaluates and contributes to respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educates patients and families on illness, treatments, device use, and community resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas and equipment readiness.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes, performs preventive maintenance, and calibrates respiratory equipment.
• Performs all responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits

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Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO

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Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth

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Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well‑being

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Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development

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Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required.
• License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in state of North Carolina.
• Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required.

EEOC Statement:

Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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