Transylvania Regional Hospital in Brevard, NC seeks a compassionate Respiratory Therapist RRT to provide high-quality respiratory care across emergency, inpatient, and rehab settings. In this community-focused, patient-first environment, you will assess and treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions, manage ventilators, perform diagnostics, and respond to respiratory emergencies. Join an interdisciplinary team supported by Mission Health and HCA Healthcare resources, with strong opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a close-knit hospital setting. Responsibilities Perform respiratory assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and chest physiotherapy Initiate, manage, and wean patients from mechanical ventilation in collaboration with physicians Administer and monitor arterial blood gases and interpret results to guide respiratory care plans Respond to respiratory emergencies, including rapid response and code situations, providing airway management and support Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, medications, and equipment use for home care Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, ensuring proper setup, calibration, and infection control practices Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses accurately in the electronic health record Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient-centered outcomes Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow evidence-based protocols for respiratory care Support orientation and mentoring of new therapists or students as needed Required Skills Respiratory assessment Mechanical ventilation management Arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation Oxygen therapy administration Aerosol and nebulizer therapy Airway management and emergency response Noninvasive ventilation (Bi

PAP/CPAP

) Pulmonary function procedures (basic) Electronic health record documentation Infection control for respiratory equipment