Opportunity:
RRT - Respiratory Therapist
Job Details:
• Work in the Respiratory Services department across all critical care units and floors
• Rotating schedule with varying weekends required (at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule)
• Patient ratios range from 10 to 25 patients
• Day shift staffing consists of 15-20 RRTs for adult service lines and 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatric service lines
• Night shift staffing consists of 12-16 RRTs for adult service lines and 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatric service lines
• Operate and manage GE R860 adult ventilators, Draeger Infant/Pediatric ventilators, Newport HT70 transport ventilator, V60 Non-invasive device, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
• Utilize Cerner as the electronic medical records system
• Float to all critical care units and floors as needed
• Scrub color required: Medium Gray/Pewter
• Required certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS
• North Carolina Respiratory License required
• NRP certification preferred
• Only Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) will be considered - CRTs will not be reviewed
Facility:
This flagship hospital is licensed for 815 beds and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals from 2020-2023, placing it in the top 1% of hospitals in the nation for clinical quality. The facility has earned a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of "A" and holds the prestigious Magnet Designation, the highest international honor for nursing excellence. The hospital serves as the region's referral center for a Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and operates the region's only children's hospital with 30 pediatric subspecialists. The facility also houses the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas, provides the only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region, and has earned a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for patient care and outcomes.
Location:
Asheville, NC
Asheville is a vibrant and culturally rich city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, renowned for its thriving arts scene, eclectic dining, and stunning natural landscapes that offer year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, rafting, and cycling. The city's unique blend of small-town charm and metropolitan amenities makes it a highly desirable destination for healthcare professionals seeking an exceptional quality of life.