Respiratory Therapist I

Respiratory Therapist IThis position is located at UNC Health – Caldwell Hospital, 321 Mulberry Street SW, Lenoir, NC 28645.Weekend Self Schedule Option and PFT Stress Lab Cross TrainingMust Obtain ACLS, PALS and NRP within the first 90 days of employmentJoin our close-knit Respiratory Therapy team at Caldwell Hospital, where your skills and compassion make a real impact every day. Located in the welcoming town of Lenoir, NC, our hospital serves a vibrant community known for its scenic beauty, small-town charm, and strong sense of connection. Lenoir offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, local arts, and a supportive environment that values both personal and professional growth. Whether you're a new grad or early in your career, you'll find mentorship, collaboration, and a chance to thrive in a setting that feels like home.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: 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 but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation and arterial punctures. Provides 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.Carolina Air Care - When working with Carolina Air Care may Transport pediatric and neonatal patients from referral hospitals per UNC Air Care Protocol. May perform respiratory care and advanced practice procedures per UNC Air Care Protocol. These procedures include UAC, UVC, IV insertion, intravenous insertion, Chest Tube insertion, Needle Decompression, ABGs, Blood Glucose monitoring, and others as deemed necessary by the medical control officer.ECMO When working with ECMO may manage the Extracorporeal circulation for cardiac and respiratory support of patients.May be required to be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.May Perform all aspects of ventilator care to include, but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patients disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Serves as resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff. Aids in training new staff members, students and new physicians. Provides in-services as required. May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records 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: