Respiratory Therapist l

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. This position is for days, nights, and/or weekends- where needed. This position will rotate between the UNC Health locations in Smithfield and Clayton. 12 hour shifts only. 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 aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation and arterial punctures. Provides 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 during days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Performs all aspects of ventilator care, including setting up the ventilator, verifying function using specialized ventilator modes, and managing the patient's disease process. Provides monitoring and appropriate weaning techniques. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as a resource to other staff and physicians. Aids in training new staff members, students, and new physicians. Provides in‑services as required and may assume charge therapist responsibilities. Records all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records patient information in the 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. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Johnston Health Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.40 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a state‑employed position. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr