Senior Respiratory Therapist

**$10,000 sign-on with a 2-year commitment** **Schedule: Full-time, Nights** **Your experience matters** Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a **Senior Respiratory 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. **More about our team** Join our dedicated Respiratory Therapy team at HRMC, a 154-bed facility offering a full range of services including general surgery, women’s care, intensive care, and emergency services. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional respiratory care, continuously seeking ways to enhance the patient and family experience. We work closely with all providers and caregivers to ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve. **How you’ll contribute** A Senior Respiratory Therapist (RT) who excels in this role: - Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. - Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. - Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. - Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment. - Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources. - Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders. - Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment. - Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines. **Why join us** We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: - **Comprehensive Benefits**: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. - **Financial Protection & PTO**: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. - **Financial & Career Growth**: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. - **Employee Well-being**: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). - **Professional Development**: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. - **Health & Fitness Center Access** www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center **What we’re looking for** Applicants should be a NC Registered Respiratory Therapist and graduate of a school of respiratory therapy. Additional requirements include: - Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT is required - Previous Supervisory experience is preferred - Credentialed with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NRBC) required (60-day grace period for new graduates). - Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire. - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire. - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire. - Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. - Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. **More about Haywood Regional Medical Center…