About this role
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. As of March 2023, FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients. Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation.
We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported. Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community. We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.
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Responsibilities
Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Job Summary
- Will be responsible for evaluating the respiratory needs of patients and the development and implementation of a Respiratory Care Plan based on Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Qualifications
Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Qualifications
- Graduate of an approved respiratory care technology program with a current North Carolina Respiratory Care license.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential or CRT credential, RRT preferred.
- Minimum one year of clinical Respiratory care experience required. Three (3) to five (5) years of current clinical respiratory care experience preferred.
- Clinical life safety certification requirements must be achieved prior to the end of the probationary/training period include: ACLS, PALS and NRP.
- NICU and Pediatric experience is preferred.
Other facts
About FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit health care network headquartered in Pinehurst, NC. Our 6,100 employees serve 15 counties in central North Carolina. Licensed for four hospitals with 546 beds, we are committed to treating the whole patient and to providing quality health care for the entire community – especially those in need.
What you'll do
- The Respiratory Therapist will evaluate the respiratory needs of patients and develop a Respiratory Care Plan based on Clinical Practice Guidelines. This role is essential in providing quality respiratory care within the health system.
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