Registered Respiratory Therapist

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. Summary The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) administers respiratory care under the direction of a physician, as assigned within scope of practice. Responsibilities Administers respiratory patient care under the direction of a physician and identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Educates patients, especially those with complex care issues, within the hospital setting and for post-discharge care. Topics include but are not limited to: Bronchodilator usage Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment usage, care and maintenance Ramifications of smoking / tobacco usage and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Asthma symptom management and medication usage Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy and other components of standard respiratory care. Provides all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways. Intubates critical care patients as directed by a physician, selects specialized ventilator modes such as pressure‑regulated volume control (PRVC) to manage specific disease processes, monitors intubated patients on an ongoing, round‑the‑clock basis, and weans intubated patients from ventilation through evaluative measures including spontaneous breathing trials. Evaluates blood‑gas levels through arterial punctures for all intubated patients and as ordered by a physician, adjusting care as needed, including parameters of respiratory equipment. Implements the use of a range of respiratory equipment for breathing assistance and secretion management, tests equipment and patient response, and leads patients through breathing exercises. Qualifications Required Must have active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status as administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (NCRCB). Must hold active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred One year of work experience in an adult critical care setting. Experience working in a pediatric / neonatal care setting. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Job Details Job Code: 01.7360.3305 Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. #J-18808-Ljbffr