Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health

ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.

The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from 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 (we welcome New Grad RTs)
• 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 (days or nights 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.