Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - PRN
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- Per Diem
- Call expectations
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- Weekends
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Job Description
Position Summary
Under the Clinical Supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care and the overall supervision of the Manager, Assistant Manager and Respiratory Care Supervisor the Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), III functions in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner in providing, responding to patient needs and documenting respiratory care and services provided. The Respiratory Care Practitioner III is involved in the Clinical Ladder program which is a voluntary promotion system that recognizes health care professionals who demonstrate advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and professional development.
Minimum Requirements
- American Heart Association BLS Certification is required.
- Associate Degree or higher in an approved CoARC program for Respiratory Care
- Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
- American Heart Association ACLS is required.
If working in the Children's hospital you are required to have AHA PALS and NRP in place of the AHA ACLS and you must have completed the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from your orientation end date
For non-medical center Respiratory care departments AHA BLS and ACLS are required. AHA PALS and NRP are required at 6 months from hire date.
- Accepting Applications for all levels of experience (New Grad - 25+ Years of Experience)
- Clinical Ladder Other Information
- PRN - As Needed Shift(s)
- Career Growth Opporutnities Available
- Commitment Bonus & Benefits Available for Full Time employees
- ECU Health
About ECU Health Duplin Hospital
ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.
General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
- For additional information, please contact:
- Braeton Grady, Associate Recruiter
- ECU Health Talent Acquisition
- Email: Braeton.Maurer@ecuhealth.org
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Care Practitioner provides safe and cost-effective respiratory care services to patients under clinical supervision. They are responsible for responding to patient needs and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree or higher in an approved Respiratory Care program and possess an active North Carolina license. Required certifications include RRT, BLS, and ACLS, with additional certifications like PALS and NRP required depending on the specific department.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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