Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Greenville, NC | Acute Care / Children's Hospital (NICU/PICU)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Expected 36 Hours/Week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide acute respiratory therapy services within a Children's Hospital, including a 70+ bed NICU and a PICU that supports patients on ECMO
- Deliver age-appropriate respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in a high-acuity Level 3 or Level 4 NICU/PICU environment
- Maintain flexibility with scheduling, including every other weekend and participation in an on-call rotation (approximately one call shift per six-week period)
- Respond to on-call callbacks and arrive at the facility within 30 minutes of receiving a call; minimum callback period is two hours
- Adhere to facility dress code requirements (navy blue scrubs)
Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Active North Carolina Respiratory Therapy License required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and PALS certifications required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 NICU and/or PICU — required
- Must reside at least 80 miles from the facility to be eligible (candidates residing between 50–80 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Neonatal Pulmonology Specialist (NPS) certification preferred
- Experience supporting patients on ECMO in a pediatric or neonatal setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a large, high-acuity Children's Hospital with a 70+ bed NICU and advanced PICU capabilities including ECMO support
- Complimentary on-site parking available