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United States , Charlotte

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30.70 - 46.05 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Are you nearing graduation from your Respiratory Therapy program and excited to start making a real difference in patients’ lives? Join a team that truly invests in you! We welcome new graduates and upcoming graduates who are eager to learn, grow, and start their careers in an environment built on teamwork, compassion, and continuous support. As a New Graduate Respiratory Therapist, you’ll work alongside experienced and encouraging RT mentors who will help you build confidence, strengthen your clinical skills, and transition smoothly into your professional role. Whether your passion is critical care, neonatal care, emergency medicine, or bedside therapeutic support—we’ll help guide your journey.

Job Responsibility:

  • Deliver safe, compassionate respiratory care under the guidance of experienced clinicians
  • Assist in therapies such as oxygen administration, airway management, nebulizer therapy, and ventilator monitoring
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the broader care team
  • Learn and grow in a fast‑paced, education‑focused clinical setting
  • Build the foundation for a long, rewarding Respiratory Therapy career

Requirements:

  • Graduate or upcoming graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Care program (Associate’s required
  • Bachelor’s preferred)
  • BLS certification required (or able to obtain before start date)
  • Eligible to obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care
What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 14, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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