Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

Ahoskie, NC is ideally located an hour from the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and two hours from Raleigh, Richmond, Williamsburg, and the beautiful Outer Banks of NC. Ahoskie offers a moderate cost of living, a strong sense of community, and a temperate climate and location to support a variety of year round outdoor activities, such as boating, kayaking, hunting, fishing, hiking, and golf.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate Degree or higher in an approved COARC program for Respiratory Care

• Active licensure with the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board upon hire and is maintained yearly

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registry Eligible with RRT credential obtained within 6 months of graduation

• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advance Life Support (ACLS) certifications required through the American Heart Association

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications through the American Heart Association must be completed within 6 months of employment and maintained , if not current at time of hire

• Active status with NBRC recommended

Career Levels

Level I:

• Less than 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience

Level II:

• 3 - 10 years of Respiratory Therapy experience

Level III:

• 10 plus years of Respiratory Therapy experience

Level IV:

• 3 - 5 years of Respiratory Therpay experience 

• BS Degree with specialized certifications (NBRC, ACCS, or NPS)

Other Information

• 36 hours a week

• 12 hours shifts (7 pm - 7 am) 

• Required to work rotating weekends and holidays

• Great Benefits

• Retention bonus availability

• Relocation Allowance, if needed

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Samantha Stewart, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (252) 229-4236