Registered Respiratory Therapist in Charlotte, NC

Step into a dynamic respiratory care role at a renowned pediatric trauma and teaching hospital specializing in both neonatal and pediatric populations. You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact in a clinical environment with advanced resources, including a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and certified stroke and chest pain care. This contract opportunity offers a 12-hour night shift schedule (7:00pm – 7:00am), working 36 hours per week, and includes an every-other-weekend rotation. Schedules operate in six-week cycles, and respiratory therapists are scheduled to cover 75% of holidays, with up to six days of requested time off possible (excluding holidays).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Active NC licensure as RRT or CRT
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in respiratory therapy, including experience with IPPV/NIPPV ventilators
• Strong clinical skills with neonate, pediatric, and occasional adult populations in areas such as ED, PICU, Peds CVICU, Peds PCU, and general medical floors
• EPIC EMR proficiency preferred
• Willingness to collaborate with respiratory leadership and interdisciplinary teams
• Traveler’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to a diverse patient base across all units, with specialization in neonate and pediatric care
• Operate and maintain advanced ventilator equipment (IPPV/NIPPV)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver the highest standards of care
• Adhere to unit safety protocols and policies
• Support a culture of education, teamwork, and compassion

Perks and Benefits:

• Supportive respiratory leadership and professional environment
• Orientation includes department-specific and facility onboarding
• No floating to other facilities required due to unit specialization
• Complimentary parking and designated scrub color (royal blue)

Bring your expertise to a facility where your contributions matter. Apply today to embark on a rewarding contract and help deliver exceptional respiratory care in a collaborative hospital environment!