Registered Respiratory Therapist
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Unit & Work Environment

• Department: Respiratory Services
• Location: Main Respiratory Therapy Department, Mission Campus
• Number of Beds: 854
• Staff Size: Approximately 120 respiratory therapists
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 15-20 RRTs for adult service lines, 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatrics
  • Night Shift: 12-16 RRTs for adult service lines, 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatrics
• Patient Ratios: 10 to 25 patients per therapist
• Equipment Used:

  • GE R860 Adult ventilators
  • Draeger Infant/Pediatric ventilators
  • Newport HT70 transport ventilators
  • V60 Non-invasive devices
  • Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Cerner
• Floating Assignments: All critical care units and floors
• Dress Code: Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in North Carolina
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification
• Minimum of 1 year of recent respiratory therapist experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Typical Procedures & Responsibilities

• Care for adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients requiring respiratory therapy
• Operate and manage a variety of ventilators and respiratory support devices
• Provide respiratory care in critical care settings and across multiple units

Additional Information

• The hospital is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units
• Recognized for clinical quality and patient safety with national awards and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs seeking a travel opportunity in a high-acuity, well-equipped hospital environment with a strong focus on critical care respiratory services.