Internal Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner

About CarolinaEast Health System 

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time-plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Job Summary: The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-R) is expected to interact with patients and their families in a caring, compassionate, considerate manner and provide care with the highest regards for the patient’s mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. The RCP-R is responsible for providing basic and advanced respiratory care services to various patient populations. The RCP-R performs patient assessments, develops Respiratory Care Plans and then implements and evaluates the effectiveness of the Respiratory Care Plan. The RCP-R is required to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital and to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined with minimal supervision and independent decision-making skills.

Minimum Requirements: Licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. BLS, NRP and ACLS required (or within six months of employment). Previous clinical experience. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

*THIS POSITION IS FOR A 13-WEEK CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT*

• Salary will be $65.00 per hourplus applicable shift differential
• Contract employees will be assigned to specific divisions. To qualify, candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in that specialty area.
• 36 hours per week/72 hours per pay period 
• 12-hour shifts or unit designated work hours
• Scheduled based on the needs of the unit
• This position is temporary and not eligible for benefits
• Hired for a 13-week contract not to exceed 26 weeks