Registered Respiratory Therapist in Gastonia, NC

Advance your career as a Respiratory Therapist in a dynamic pediatric setting supporting a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center with 247 licensed beds and an array of specialized services. Work within a collaborative environment with strong respiratory leadership, serving neonate, pediatric, and adult patients requiring respiratory care.

Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour night shifts (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation
• No call or call back requirements
• 75% of holidays worked per cycle
• Schedule cycle resets every 6 weeks

Qualifications:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• Current North Carolina licensure
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (Resource Team)
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, preferably as part of a Resource Team
• Demonstrated experience with IPPV/NIPPV ventilators
• Experience in ED, PICU, Pediatric CVICU, Pediatric PCU, and general medical floors
• Open to first-time travelers
• Permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver respiratory care across all patient populations in the facility, with emphasis on neonate and pediatric patients; may provide adult care as needed within the hospital
• Operate ventilators and respiratory equipment (specific brands/models to be discussed during the interview)
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity care environments
• Adhere to departmental procedures and protocols, including proper use of EPIC EMR
• Maintain compliance with weekend and holiday rotation requirements
• Participate in comprehensive orientation (NEO plus 2 days departmental)

Benefits:

• Support from experienced respiratory leadership
• No floating to other facilities—focus exclusively on specialty unit
• Free on-site parking
• Royal blue scrubs provided or uniform code

Take the next step in your respiratory therapy career with a contract role that emphasizes quality care, professional growth, and teamwork. Apply now to be considered for an interview and make a meaningful impact within a leading pediatric healthcare environment.