Respiratory Therapist I

3 weeks ago

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Full time

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, 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)

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE PEDIATRIC UNIT

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:

  • 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.
  • May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records patient information in electronic medical record system.

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 Details

Legal Employer:

STATE

Entity:

UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit:

Respiratory Therapy

Work Type:

Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:

$34.70 per hour (Hiring Range)

Work Schedule:

Nights

Location of Job:

US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime:

Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.

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 if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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