Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

About the role

We are hiring for: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Type: Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

• Bear Creek - Children & Adults
• Location: La Grange, NC (On-Site)
• Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation

$32+ (depending on role and experience)

Incentives: $6,000 sign-on bonus is being offered.

Schedule: 12 hour shifts; 7am - 7pm

We are seeking passionate Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) who are committed to caring for pediatric patients and adults, primarily those with tracheostomies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver approved respiratory therapy services to all assigned service users in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Assess, monitor, and evaluate service users' respiratory needs; provide interventions and modify care plans as needed.
• Maintain clear and timely documentation in medical records, including respiratory assessments, treatments, and equipment use.
• Communicate changes in service user conditions to nursing staff, the Director of Respiratory, and other team members.
• Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed and train staff on proper administration when applicable.
• Lead and support interdisciplinary team meetings by providing updates on respiratory conditions and recommendations.
• Maintain and monitor respiratory equipment and supplies, ensuring availability and proper functionality.
• Provide training and education to staff, families, and service users on respiratory care practices and emergency protocols.
• Support workers' compensation efforts by addressing respiratory health as part of injury prevention and care management.
• Participate in quality assurance and facility assessments (e.g., Mealtime, Environmental, Interaction, and Third Shift Assessments).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and ensure proper infection control procedures are followed.
• Support crisis management efforts and provide calm, professional care during emergencies.
• May access and appropriately handle protected health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state of North Carolina (required)
• Minimum two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; experience with IDD populations is a plus

Other Duties

• Demonstrates flexibility and commitment to meeting unit needs.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position may or may not have supervisor responsibilities depending on the job profile.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.

Pre-employment screening

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

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Pre-employment screening

• Complete criminal background
• Drug testing

We offer the following benefits to employees

• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits