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
• Location: Main Respiratory Therapy department, Mission Campus
• Number of beds: 854
• Number of staff: 120
• 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: 10-25 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/on-call requirements: At least 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, and NBRC
• Successful completion of a competency examination for Respiratory Therapists or knowledge/training regarding hazardous drug risk as per USP 800 standards

Additional Information

• The unit serves adult, neonatal, and pediatric patients including critical care areas.
• The hospital is a Level II trauma center with comprehensive stroke and neonatal intensive care units.
• The environment supports advanced respiratory care with a variety of ventilators and oxygen delivery devices.

This position is ideal for experienced RRTs seeking a travel opportunity in a high-acuity, well-equipped hospital setting with diverse patient populations.