Respiratory Therapist I
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: New Hill
Posted on: March 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and
well-being of the unique communities we serve.Position qualifies
for our inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program:
$15,000 commitment incentive with a three (3) year commitment.This
position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation
assistance (based on location)Participation in our employee
referral program ($3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer
other Respiratory Therapists).Summary:
Under the direction of department management and according to
policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and
Procedure Manuals, administers respiratory care procedures and
treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy
patients' respiratory dysfunction. After completion of orientation,
functions independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
1. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited
to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function
testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation
and arterial punctures. Provides for all aspects of airway
management including aspiration of established airways,
tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal
intubations and extubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing
as needed.
2. May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and
holidays.
3. May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not
limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using
specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease
process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients
and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
4. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as
resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Serves as
resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff. Aids in training
new staff members, students and new physicians. Provides
in-services as required. May assume Charge Therapist
responsibilities.
5. Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to
patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies.
Records patient information in electronic medical record
system.
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina
Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board
of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT). Must be registered (CRT or RRT)
within 6 months of hire. BLS on hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range:$26.59 - $38.23 per hour
(Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal
equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: VariableLocation of Job:
US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with
UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of
another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or
the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those
plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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