Pulmonary & Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Asheville Pulmonary & CCU seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to adults with complex pulmonary and critical care needs. In this patient-centered, evidence-based practice, you will perform assessments, administer and adjust therapies, manage ventilators, and support patients with chronic and acute respiratory conditions. Collaborate closely with pulmonologists, intensivists, and advanced practitioners, contribute to care planning, document care accurately, and educate patients and families. Enjoy a collaborative, respectful environment with opportunities for professional growth and impact across Western North Carolina. Perform respiratory assessments and develop care plans for adult patients Administer and adjust respiratory therapies, including oxygen and aerosol treatments Set up, manage, and troubleshoot ventilators and noninvasive ventilation devices Monitor patient response and document all care in the medical record Collaborate with pulmonologists, intensivists, and advanced practitioners on treatment plans Provide patient and family education on respiratory conditions and home therapies Support critical care services in hospital settings as part of a multidisciplinary team Follow evidence-based protocols, safety standards, and infection control practices Assist with sleep and pulmonary function testing as needed Participate in quality improvement and clinical best-practice initiatives Respiratory assessment and care planning Ventilator setup and management Oxygen and aerosol therapy administration Arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation Noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP) management Airway management support (including suctioning) Pulmonary function and sleep study support Electronic medical record documentation Infection control and patient safety practices Patient and family respiratory education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential Active North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license or eligibility BLS certification ACLS certification preferred Experience with ventilator management in acute or critical care settings preferred