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Respiratory Therapist RRT

HCA Healthcare

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Compensation
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Location
Franklin, NC
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered By NBRCNorth Carolina Respiratory Care Board LicenseBCLS CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

HCA Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist RRT. The Respiratory Therapist RRT at Angel Medical Center will guide patients through routine and critical care, performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing ventilation, and educating families while working with advanced respiratory technology and a collaborative team.

Key focus areas include Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining need for interventions, Deliver evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings, and Manage ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, and monitoring patient responses.

Important skills include Assess Respiratory Status, Interpret Breath Sounds, Airway Patency Evaluation, Oxygen Therapy Delivery, Aerosolized Medication Administration, and Airway Clearance Techniques. Preferred (not required): Pulmonary Function Tests Knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assess Respiratory StatusInterpret Breath SoundsAirway Patency EvaluationOxygen Therapy DeliveryAerosolized Medication AdministrationAirway Clearance TechniquesInvasive Ventilation ManagementNoninvasive Ventilation ManagementArtificial Airway Placement AssistancePatient EducationEquipment Setup and MaintenanceInfection Prevention StandardsPulmonary Function Tests Knowledge

Qualifications

Associates Degree in Respiratory CareCompletion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by CoARCRegistered by NBRCNorth Carolina Respiratory Care Board LicenseBCLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationNRP Certification2 Years Critical Care Experience20 Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist RRT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Angel Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Schedule is two 12 hour shifts (no set days) with a weekend rotation.

We are looking for someone who is willing to learn or have knowledge in doing PFT's.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

  • Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.

  • Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.

  • Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.

  • Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.

  • Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Required Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

  • Preferred Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care OR Completion of Respiratory Care Program Accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and 20 years of experience

  • Required License: Registered by NBRC; a current North Carolina License issued by North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB) and a current BCLS.

  • Preferred License: ACLS, PALS, NRP (Pediatric-Perinatal Specialty)

  • Preferred Experience: 2 Years Critical Care

Benefits

Angel Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

  • Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Angel Medical Center (https://missionhealth.org/member-hospitals/angel/) , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a full-service community hospital serving Macon and the surrounding counties. Located in Franklin, North Carolina, Angel Medical Center is a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital offering inpatient services that include an intensive care unit, and a medical and surgical unit. Angel Medical Center has also been named an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Outpatient services include a full laboratory, digital mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, rehab therapy, as well as surgical and endoscopy services. The hospital also operates Mission My Care Now Franklin and CarePartners Hospice & Home Health.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist RRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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