Career Information

The Respiratory Therapy program includes classroom instruction and clinical laboratory experiences in a modern lab with state-of-the-art equipment, and in-hospital clinical rotations. Our clinical sites include Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Columbus Regional Health System, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Cape Fear Valley Health System, Bladen County Hospital, Moore Regional Medical Center, Scotland Memorial Hospital, Southeastern Home Health and Home Assist Medical.

Employment Opportunities include:

Hospitals
Critical Care Transport Teams
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Home Health Agencies
Outpatient Clinics
Physician′s Office
Asthma Educator
Sleep Centers

Job Responsibilities include:

Patient Education
Diagnostic Testing
Medication Delivery
Secretion Management
Life Support/Code Blue Team
Drawing & Analyzing Arterial Blood Samples
Placement & Managing Mechanical Ventilators
Develop and Implement Respiratory Care Plans

Numerous Benefits include:

Job Security
Flexible Hours
Job Satisfaction
High Job Demand
Average Salary of $56,000 (www.aarc.org)
Mobility Within Hospital Facility (not assigned to one area)
Diverse clinical Population from the neonate to the elderly