Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Care

UNC Health; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver professional respiratory care across age groups from newborns to geriatrics. You will perform standard respiratory therapies, participate in critical care, and support patient-centered care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator care, and on-call duties as needed. Candidates must hold NC licensure, possess BCLS and ACLS, and have an approved CAHEA respiratory care program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAHEA approved training program in respiratory care.
• Current license to practice respiratory care in North Carolina.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or eligible to sit for exam.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard respiratory care including aerosol meds, oxygen therapy, and airway management.
• May be on-call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Manages ventilator care and weaning with appropriate monitoring.
• Serves as resource for staff, assists training, and may assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.
• Records all patient care procedures in the electronic medical record system.

Education

CAHEA approved training program in respiratory care

Tools

Electronic Medical Record system

Job description

UNC Health Nash is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver professional respiratory care across age groups from newborns to geriatrics. You will perform standard respiratory therapies, participate in critical care, and support patient-centered care in a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator care, and on-call duties as needed. Candidates must hold NC licensure, possess BCLS and ACLS, and have an approved CAHEA respiratory care program.