Job Information
LifePoint Health Respiratory Therapist (RT), Respiratory Therapy in Sylva, North Carolina
Job Type: Full-Time Nights
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 1-year commitment for full-time employees
* * * *Your experience matters
At Harris Regional Hospital, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As aRespiratory Therapist (RT)joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to/making communities healthier/. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.**
Connect with our Clinical recruiting specialist Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/calling 252-481-7515 or via email at Adelaide.Bethea@lpnt.net
How you’ll contribute
You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.
What we offer
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: **
- $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 1-year commitment for full-time employees
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Department/Unit Summary
In our 86 and 48-bed facilities, you will be a crucial part of the Respiratory team. You will have the opportunity to work at both Harris and Swain and work with patients in the ICU, ED, General Therapy and even our Special Care Nursery by practicing with protocol driven therapies. The RT will be collaborating with Pulmonologist, Cardiologist and Neonatologist. You will respond as a team member to all Rapid Response and Code Blue pages.
About our Health System Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed hospital located in Sylva, NC, and is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to/making communities healthier/®with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.
Qualifications and requirements:
Licenses:
Licensed as Registered Respiratory Therapist with the NC Board of Respiratory Therapy and Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with National Board of Respiratory Care (nbrc.org)
Certifications:
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred
- American Red Cross (ARC) is acceptable. Must attain within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.
- AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is preferred. American Red Cross (ARC) is acceptable - attain within 3 months of hire if working in the Acute Care setting
- AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - within 3 months of hire if working in the Acute Care setting**
EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Job: *Respiratory/Pulmonary
Organization: **
Title: Respiratory Therapist (RT), Respiratory Therapy
Location: NC-Sylva
Requisition ID: 7463-11971