FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.·Pinehurst, North Carolina
The Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive adult care including oxygen therapy, airway management, and ventilation protocols. They utilize assessment skills to optimize plans of care and support specialized services like the NICU and Heart Center.
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina.
Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center.
As of March 2023, FirstHealth of the Carolinas officially opened its new comprehensive cancer center to patients.
Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.
In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation.
We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported.
Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community.
We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare. *New Grads Welcome to Apply! *Sign-on bonus eligibility determined at time of offer *Relocation Assistance eligibility determined at time of offer *Great benefits package *Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership *Easily Apply with your Resume *PSLF Eligible Employer
Graduate of an approved respiratory care technology program with a current North Carolina Respiratory Care license, Registered Respiratory Therapist or CRT credential, RRT preferred. Three (3) to five (5) years of current clinical respiratory care experience preferred. Clinical life safety certification requirements must be achieved prior to the end of the probationary/training period include: ACLS, PALS and NRP. Adult critical care experience is preferred
Market context
In North Carolina, allied health laboratory roles typically see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and health systems that need certified staff for routine and specialized testing. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s degree, MT ASCP certification, and substantial clinical lab experience, with prior Medical Technologist experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification and experience match before applying.
