Registered Respiratory Therapist
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

Unit Information

• Department: Respiratory Services
• Facility size: 854 beds
• Staff: Approximately 120 respiratory therapists
• Shifts:

  • Day: 15-20 RRTs for adult service lines, 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatric service lines
  • Night: 12-16 RRTs for adult service lines, 3-4 RRTs for NICU/Pediatric service lines
• Patient ratios: 10 to 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) system: Cerner
• Floating assignments: All critical care units and floors
• Dress code: Medium Gray/Pewter scrubs
• Weekend requirement: At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Weekly hours: 36 hours

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in North Carolina
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Job Description Highlights

• Work across adult and pediatric respiratory care units including NICU
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures using advanced ventilators and oxygen delivery devices
• Provide care in a Level II trauma center and comprehensive stroke center environment
• Participate in a team recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity hospital setting with diverse patient populations and advanced respiratory care technology.