Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

UNC Health Careers; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health, a member of Pardee UNC Health Care, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer respiratory care under physician direction within the Respiratory Therapy team. The role supports adult and critical care patients in a night-shift, onsite setting.

Qualified candidates must hold active RRT status, a NC RCP license, and BLS certification; additional certifications such as NRP/PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) status.
• Must hold a current North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Must hold active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory patient care under the direction of a physician.
• Educates patients on CPAP, bronchodilators, COPD and asthma management.
• Administers aerosol medications, oxygen therapy and airway management.
• Intubates critical care patients as directed and manages ventilator modes.
• Monitors arterial blood gases and adjusts care as ordered.
• Tests and operates respiratory equipment and guides patient breathing exercises.

Skills

RRT

Critical care

Education

North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS certification

Job description

UNC Health, a member of Pardee UNC Health Care, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer respiratory care under physician direction within the Respiratory Therapy team. The role supports adult and critical care patients in a night-shift, onsite setting.

Qualified candidates must hold active RRT status, a NC RCP license, and BLS certification; additional certifications such as NRP/PALS are preferred.