Respiratory Therapist
Rutherfordton, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
• Shift: Not specified
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend rotation (Friday-Sunday considered full weekend)
• Call Requirements: None
• Patient Population: All (including pediatrics and neonates)
• Unit Beds: 10 ICU, 24 ER, 24 Medical/Surgical, 18 Surgical
• Equipment Used: PB 840/980 VENTS, V60 Bilevel, Vapotherm
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Respiratory Therapist (RT) License/Certification required for North Carolina
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP (must have prior to start)
• Experience: Minimum 1+ years in Respiratory Therapy specialty (highest required)
• Skills/Experience:

  • Proficient with ventilators (Vents)
  • Experience with pediatric and neonatal patients
• Call: No call requirements
• Float Requirements: None

Common Diagnoses/Treatments

• COPD
• CHF
• Pneumonia

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Scrubs in Black, Grey, or Navy
• No unacceptable attire specified

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The facility is a 143-bed acute care hospital offering a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services.
• Location offers proximity to local landmarks and outdoor attractions.