Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Outpatient Procedures

Position SummaryThe RCP will be expected to focus in critical care areas, participate in research, lead patient education activities and function as a mentor to the AAS degree RCP's. The RCP IV will have advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, professional development, and critical care expertise of Respiratory Care procedures. They will be involved in assistingwith case management and the discharge planning processes. They will be called on to function as chronic pulmonary patient navigators.Minimum RequirementsAmerican Heart Association BLS Certification is requiredAssociate 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) is requiredAmerican Heart Association ACLS is requiredIf 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 ACLS are required. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date.Clinical LadderOther InformationDay ShiftMonday - Friday No On Call or Weekends required at this time Up to $30K in commitment incentives Cost of Living Stipend Available Career Growth Opportunities Great Benefits ECU HealthAbout The Outer Banks HospitalThe Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.General 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 ContactBraeton Grady, Associate RecruiterECU Health Talent AcquisitionEmail: Braeton.Maurer@ecuhealth.org