Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Internal Float Pool

Position Summary

This Enterprise Respiratory Care Practitioner Pool position will be under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care, Director of Respiratory Care, and local RT Manager. They will function in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner in providing, responding to patient needs and documenting respiratory care and services provided.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner Pool Will be placed on the hiring tier per HR T/A. They will be assigned to one of the ECU Health hospital groups as defined. They will be required to be competency completed for all nine ECU Health Hospitals. If requested by the Respiratory Care Director they will be expected to cover Hospital assignments outside of their Home group.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be RRT with 3 years' experience (two of these may include clinical time in a COARC accredited BSRT program. Must hold a BS degree (BSRT) preferred)
• At least 50% of worked hours are spent in acute clinical Respiratory care services.
• ACLS, PALS, BLS and NRP are required at time of hire.
• RCP's with at least three years' experience as an RRT working in the adult or regional hospital services must have one of the following certifications:
• NBRC NPS, also reported as Reg. Resp. Therapist neonatal/ Pediatrics
• Adult Critical Care Specialty - NBRC (ACCS) 4
• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist NBRC (RPFT)
• Sleep Disorders Specialty NBRC (SDS)
• Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)

Clinical Ladder Pay Range

• RRT IV pay range begins at 35.50 per hour
• Shift Differentials Available
• 20% Pay Premium Included
• 15K or 30K Commitment Bonus Available

Other Information

• Rotating Shifts - As Needed per Departments
• On Call Required
• Weekends Required
• Regional Travel Opportunity
• Central Region: Edgecombe, Duplin, Medical Center, and BFT
• Northern Region: RCH and North
• Eastern Region: Chowan/Bertie
• Coastal Region: Outer Banks
• Career Growth Opportunities Available
• Great Benefits

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.

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

Braeton Grady, Associate Recruiter

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: Braeton.Maurer@ecuhealth.org