Respiratory Therapist Specialist

6 days ago


Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Full time
Join Our Team

We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist II to join our team at UNC Health. As a key member of our respiratory care team, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.

About the Role

This position is responsible for administering competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures, and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize, or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in respiratory care principles and practices, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients.

Responsibilities

Some of your key responsibilities will include:
1. Administering standard respiratory care, including but not limited to aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, and arterial punctures.
2. Providing for all aspects of airway management, including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations, and extubations.
3. Maintaining and improving job knowledge and skills, functioning independently with minimal supervision, and serving as a resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

Education and Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Respiratory Therapy and current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is also required. Additionally, the candidate must possess Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab, depending on the population served.

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