Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Asheville, North Carolina
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join a busy respiratory services department. The unit supports adult and pediatric/neonatal intensive care patients with a variety of advanced respiratory equipment and technology.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 854
• Staffing:

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

  • GE R860 Adult ventilators
  • Draeger Infant/Pediatric ventilators
  • Newport HT70 transport ventilator
  • V60 Non-invasive device
  • Vapotherm and Comfort Flow high flow oxygen devices
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
• Floating Areas: All critical care units and floors
• Dress Code: Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs
• Schedule: Varying weekends, with at least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, NBRC

Additional Information

• Candidates without the required skills and certifications will not be considered.
• The role involves working in a high-acuity environment including adult critical care and neonatal/pediatric units.
• The unit is equipped with advanced respiratory technology and supports a variety of patient populations including trauma, stroke, neonatal intensive care, and pediatric subspecialties.

This position does not specify a requirement for prior travel experience.