Job Description

ECU Health

About James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital

The James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital, located on the campus of ECU Health Medical Center, is designed to care for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. The 198-bed Level II pediatric trauma center provides highly specialized services including neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, kids immunosuppressed specialty unit, specialty care nursery, 24/7 children’s emergency department, pediatric radiology, pediatric surgery, and more. The Children’s Hospital is a designated Children’s Miracle Network hospital, placing it among the nation’s top children’s facilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association)
• 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.
• Advance Life Support Certification (ACLS), if not current at time of hire, must complete within first 12 months of employment and maintained.
• If working in the Children's hospital you are required to have PALS and NRP in place of the ACLS and you must have completed the NBRC NPS exam by 12 months from your orientation end date.
• Active status with NBRC recommended

Other Information

Opportunities in Adult Services or Children's Hospital Located in Greenville, NC

CAREER LADDER

• LEVEL ONE— Less than 3 years RT experience
• LEVEL TWO— 3 to 10 years RT experience
• LEVEL THREE—10 plus years RT Experience
• LEVEL FOUR — 3 years RT experience with BS degree w/specialized certifications (NBRC, ACCS or NPS)

OTHER BENEFITS

• Potential $15,000 Retention bonus for full time new hires
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Free Parking, on campus Employee Clinic & Employee Pharmacy
• New Grad Residency Program (13 weeks)
• Initial Clinical Mentor Program for experienced RTs (12 weeks)

12 hours shifts schedule (day or night available)

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.