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RHA Health Services
North Carolina

Respiratory Therapist / RT

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32/hr

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Job Description

We are hiring for: Respiratory Therapist / RT 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!

To provide professional respiratory care to service users, aimed at preventing disease and maintaining good health care. Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program required. Pay: $32.00 Schedule: (3) 12 hours shifts evening/overnight

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program Currently licensed in North Carolina.

Two years of experience, preferred Valid driver’s license and auto insurance Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and provide CPR after certification Ability to pass a background check and drug screen Flexible schedule and availability to provide on-call coverage as needed Ability to remain calm in crisis situations Responsibilities: Responsible for providing approved respiratory services to all service users under his/her care.

Keeps medical staff informed of any changes in service user’s status. Provides leadership and guidance. Keeps Director of Respiratory informed of changes in service users condition. Observes, assesses and evaluates service user’s respiratory needs.

Discusses acute and chronic respiratory needs with personnel; observes service users condition and reaction, making good judgment decisions. Maintains work area as a neat, orderly, efficient, and safe working area.

Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team as consultant as needed, ensuring quality-respiratory services. Participates in parent conference and communicating with families as needed. Maintains/Changes respiratory equipment and supplies.

Instructs parents, students, service users and employees on Respiratory Care. Charts accordingly for service users with respiratory needs. Assists in providing prompt management of Workers Compensation within policy guidelines. Administers any respiratory medications as prescribed by physician.

Carries out prescribed respiratory treatment for the purpose of guidance and demonstration for staff. Has working knowledge of the latest respiratory techniques. Assists in the monitoring of service users behavioral problems and be prepared to discuss problems with team members.

Records all pertinent respiratory information on service users on a daily and/or as needed basis in the respective medical chart. Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system; Mealtime Assessment, Environmental Assessment; Interaction Assessment and Third Shift Assessment.

Assists in providing satisfactory working conditions. May access and/or make appropriate copies of protected health information from a service user’s chart as needed for off campus scheduled or non-scheduled appointment. 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 *contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer.

In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

Candidate Account Help - Forget Login? Learn more about working at RHA Health Services At RHA Health Services, the people we serve and support are at the very center of everything we do.

Throughout Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, we provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

In North Carolina and Pennsylvania, we also provide behavioral health services to support people with mental health and substance use needs and provide services for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Since 1989, we have partnered with and celebrated people achieving their personal goals, building meaningful connections, experiencing positive outcomes in health and wellness, and more. If you share our passion, there is a place for you at RHA Health Services.

From inpatient care to community-based services, from in-home support to facilities of all sizes, RHA offers a range of settings where you can apply your unique skillset. Many of our employees also experience opportunities for career growth and continued education.

RHA is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and the Council on Quality and Leadership, and we are committed to providing the highest quality of care. At RHA, we believe we all deserve the chance to live our best possible lives.

We want you to join our team of compassionate professionals. To learn more, visit rhahealth.org or email us at careers@rhanet.org. RHA Health Services – Where Compassion Meets Career.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing approved respiratory services to all service users, keeping medical staff informed of status changes, and participating as a consultant in the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality respiratory services. This includes observing, assessing, evaluating needs, maintaining equipment, instructing personnel, and administering prescribed respiratory medications.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and currently licensed in North Carolina, with two years of experience preferred. Additional requirements include a valid driver's license, auto insurance, the ability to lift 20-50 pounds, CPR certification, and the capacity to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Disease PreventionHealth MaintenanceCrisis ManagementPatient AssessmentInterdisciplinary Team ParticipationEquipment MaintenancePatient InstructionMedication AdministrationBehavioral MonitoringHealth Information AccessBackground Check Compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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About RHA Health Services

Individual and Family Services
Asheville
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
401(k) with matching
Wellbeing Programs
Training Opportunities