Respiratory Therapist II (Per Diem)

UNC Health; Raleigh; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus $3,000

UNC Health benefits

Job summary

UNC Health Hillsborough is seeking a Respiratory Therapist, Senior, to provide advanced respiratory care and manage patient airway and ventilator needs. The role supports oxygen and aerosol therapy, and related procedures in a 30-hour weekly onsite setting.

Qualified candidates will have two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist and licensure as an RRT or CRT with NC-specific requirements. Night shifts and on-site work apply, with UNC Health benefits and referral opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must read, analyze and interpret clinical information accurately.
• Must document clinical information clearly and completely.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Math and ratios essential for clinical calculations.
• Excellent reasoning to define problems and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard respiratory care including aerosol therapy and arterial punctures.
• Manages airway care including tracheostomy and ventilation support.
• May perform pulmonary function testing and on-call duties.
• Demonstrates independence and serves as a resource for staff.

Skills

Clinical interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

Problem solving

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Description

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.

Description

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, the Respiratory Therapist, Senior demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge in respiratory care and assigned patient care areas. The Respiratory Therapist II administers competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients respiratory dysfunction.
Participation in our employee referral program ($3,000 referral bonus to employees who refer other Respiratory Therapists).

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to, aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, 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.
• 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 patient's disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
• Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Functions independently with minimal supervision. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level.

Other Information

Other information:

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. Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Note: Current teammates with active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) certification by the NBRC and a minimum of 15 years of experience as a CRT and are ineligible for the RRT board exam with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of respiratory care also qualify for this role. Dependent upon population served and regardless of if RRT or CRT, all teammates must have at least one of the following depending upon practice area: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Adult Care , Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - PICU/Rex, Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), or advanced practice certificate to administer moderate sedation in Bronchoscopy Lab. All certifications must be maintained as required by the certifying body.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical situations.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough
Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy HBO Hosp
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 30.00
Salary Range: $31.04 - $44.62 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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.

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