Respiratory Therapist I

4 weeks ago

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


Become part of a dynamic organization with a mission to improve the health and well-being of diverse communities. This position is eligible for our inpatient Respiratory Care Incentive Program, offering a $15,000 commitment incentive with a three-year commitment. Additionally, you may be eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and participate 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, administer respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction. After completion of orientation, function independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:


Administer 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. Provide 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. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques. Maintain and improve job knowledge and skills. Serve as resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Serve as resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff. Aid in training new staff members, students and new physicians. Provide in-services as required. May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities. Record completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Record 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:


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. 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.

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