Per Diem Respiratory Therapist — Impactful Patient Care

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to render professional cardiopulmonary care for patients of various ages. The role emphasizes high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic care and close collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The position is per diem onsite, with a schedule described as variable. Valid CRT and NC RCP licensure are required, with a preference for at least one year of hospital-based respiratory care experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from an AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy program with CRT certification.
• Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care as an RRT.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities; strong customer service orientation.
• One year experience in a respiratory care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly professional respiratory care to assigned patients.
• Maintain positive image of the department and hospital through patient interactions.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure high-quality care.
• Deliver diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services in alignment with patient age and needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

CRT certification (Respiratory Therapy program)

NC RCP license (RRT)

Job description

UNC Health in Kinston, NC seeks a Respiratory Therapist to render professional cardiopulmonary care for patients of various ages. The role emphasizes high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic care and close collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The position is per diem onsite, with a schedule described as variable. Valid CRT and NC RCP licensure are required, with a preference for at least one year of hospital-based respiratory care experience.