Opportunity:
RRT - Respiratory Therapy
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Alternating weekend hours required
• On-call responsibilities possible
• No float requirements
• Treat patients of all ages including geriatric, adult, and pediatric populations
• Operate and manage ventilators including Servo-I, Drager Evita 500, PB 840, Hamilton T-1 and MR-1
• Work with BiPAPs (V-60), ResMed CPAPs, High Flow (Optiflow), MetaNebs, Vest, and Siemens RapidPoint 500e Blood Gas analyzers
• Use Cerner electronic health record system
• Full range of respiratory diagnoses and treatments
• Experience in emergency department and critical care settings required; nursery experience preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred
• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Care required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NC RRT License (Registry required)
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and function independently
• Scrub color: Gray/Black preferred; any solid color acceptable, no prints
Facility:
This 355-bed hospital is home to a comprehensive range of specialty centers including a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, Orthopedics, General and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Center, and Level 3 NICU. The facility features a 32-bed emergency department, 29-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit, 15-bed surgical suite with imaging, and a separate campus with an 81-bed adult Behavioral Health Hospital. The Respiratory Therapy department is located on the first floor and maintains a high retention rate, reflecting a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Location:
Hickory, NC
Hickory is a welcoming city nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a perfect blend of outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and culture, and a low cost of living. With easy access to both the mountains and Charlotte, healthcare professionals can enjoy scenic hiking and water activities while benefiting from the amenities of a thriving mid-sized community.