Breathe Easy: Explore the Role of an Internal Travel Respiratory Care Specialist at CarolinaEast Health System

About CarolinaEast Health System 

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate care throughout the Coastal Carolina area. At the core of our system lies a 350-bed, comprehensive medical center, offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing cutting-edge medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 committed team members and manage physician practices across a range of specialties in four counties. Our staff cultivates a culture of excellence, ensuring that our patients receive the same superior care available at larger medical centers, all while nurturing a welcoming, community-focused environment within our facilities. CarolinaEast provides a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, along with benefits for part-time-plus and part-time staff. We take pride in being 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. Furthermore, we are honored to be recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, along with several other esteemed accolades.

Job Summary: The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP-R) is expected to engage with patients and their families in a caring, empathetic, and respectful manner, delivering care with utmost consideration for their mental, spiritual, and physical health. The RCP-R is accountable for providing both basic and advanced respiratory care services to diverse patient populations. The RCP-R conducts patient evaluations, formulates Respiratory Care Plans, and subsequently enacts and assesses the efficacy of the Respiratory Care Plan. The RCP-R is required to administer respiratory care services to patients across all departments of the hospital and to execute the outlined responsibilities with minimal supervision and independent judgment skills.

Minimum Requirements: Must be licensed by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care. BLS, NRP, and ACLS certifications are mandatory (or to be obtained within six months of employment). Prior clinical experience is necessary. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential to deliver care suited to the age of the patients served. The individual must exhibit an understanding of the principles of growth and development across the life span and possess the capacity to assess data reflecting the patient’s status, interpreting the necessary information to identify each patient’s specific needs based on age, ensuring the needed care as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures.

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

• Salary will be $65.00 per hourin addition to applicable shift differentials
• Contract staff will be assigned to particular divisions. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in that specialty area to qualify.
• 36 hours per week/72 hours per pay period
• 12-hour shifts or unit designated work hours
• Scheduled based on the department’s needs
• This position is temporary and does not provide benefits
• Hired for a 13-week contract, with a maximum duration of 26 weeks