Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Chapel Hill, NC

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist II - Pediatrics

Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer competent respiratory care including airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and related respiratory procedures and treatments.
• Provide all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations.
• Manage ventilator care including setup, function verification, use of specialized ventilator modes, patient monitoring, and appropriate weaning techniques.
• Transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals and perform advanced practice procedures per air care protocol, including UAC, UVC, IV insertion, chest tube insertion, needle decompression, ABGs, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Manage extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients when working with ECMO.
• May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends, and holidays; functions independently with minimal supervision and serves as a resource to other staff.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• At least one of the following certifications required depending upon practice area: ACLS, NRP, PALS, CPFT, or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab.
• All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures; strong documentation and communication skills required.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice at an advanced level within a specialized pediatric respiratory care environment, including exposure to air care transport and ECMO.
• Work in a dynamic clinical setting that supports professional growth and serves as a resource role among peers.