Opportunity:
RRT - Respiratory Therapist
Job Details:
• Only Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) will be reviewed - CRTs will not be considered
• Work across all critical care units and floors as floating staff
• Day shift staffing includes 15-20 RRTs for adult service lines and 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatric service lines
• Night shift staffing includes 12-16 RRTs for adult service lines and 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatric service lines
• Patient ratios range from 10 to 25 patients
• Varying weekends required with at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Work with equipment including GE R860 Adult vents, Draeger Infant/Peds vents, Newport HT70 transport vent, V60 Non-invasive device, Vapotherm, and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
• Use Cerner as the Electronic Medical Records system
• Scrub color required: Medium Gray/Pewter
• Required certifications: RRT, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and North Carolina Respiratory License
• Preferred certification: NRP
Facility:
This facility is a flagship hospital licensed for 815 beds and serves as the region's referral center for the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 1% of hospitals nationally for clinical quality, and holds a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of "A." The facility has also earned the prestigious Magnet Designation for nursing excellence and operates the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas, along with the only open heart and interventional cardiology services in the region.
Location:
Asheville, NC
Asheville is a vibrant city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, celebrated for its thriving arts scene, eclectic dining, and stunning natural surroundings that offer year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, whitewater rafting, and skiing. Known for its charming downtown, historic architecture, and welcoming community, Asheville consistently ranks as one of the most desirable places to live and work in the Southeast.