Night-Shift RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver respiratory care under physician direction within a collaborative care team. The role emphasizes patient education for complex conditions and post-discharge plans, including COPD, asthma, CPAP, and bronchodilators.

Responsibilities include administering aerosols and oxygen therapy, airway management, and ventilator weaning with continuous blood gas monitoring to guide treatment.

Qualifications

• NBRC RRT credential required to practice as a respiratory therapist.
• Active NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• BLS certification needed for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care under physician direction and interprofessional team.
• Educates patients on bronchodilators, CPAP use, COPD, and asthma management.
• Administers aerosol meds and oxygen therapy; manages airway as directed.
• Weans intubated patients and monitors arterial blood gases for care adjustment.

Education

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

North Carolina Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

UNC Health Care seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver respiratory care under physician direction within a collaborative care team. The role emphasizes patient education for complex conditions and post-discharge plans, including COPD, asthma, CPAP, and bronchodilators.

Responsibilities include administering aerosols and oxygen therapy, airway management, and ventilator weaning with continuous blood gas monitoring to guide treatment.