RCP Therapist

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 38,655 - 46,383; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Carolina is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care. This full-time role includes delivering patient care services, maintaining high standards, and requires specific certifications and skills. Ideal candidates have experience in a hospital setting and a strong customer focus. Working hours are scheduled nights with a salary range of $28.06 - $33.67 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a Respiratory Care hospital-type setting preferred.
• Must be licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BCLS training required; ACLS and NRP strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to patients and families.
• Maintain interpersonal relationships to project a positive image of the department.
• Ensure superior customer service with physicians and other customers.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding of patient care needs

Strong customer focus

Education

Certificate from an AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care

Job description

Overview

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary: To render highly professional and technical cardiopulmonary care to assigned patients. Provides quality diagnostic and therapeutic care to achieve the highest standards of care specific to the age of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to patients and families.
• Perform duties and maintain interpersonal relationships in a manner that projects a positive image of the department and hospital.
• Ensure that contact with physicians and other customers demonstrates superior customer service.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements
  • Certificate of completion from an American Medical Association Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program possessing CRT certification and licensed by the North Carolina Board of Respiratory Care. All RRT therapists must be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care and maintain the designation.
• Professional Experience
  • One year of experience in a Respiratory Care hospital-type setting preferred.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification
  • Must be licensed by the state of North Carolina as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • All RRTs credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care must maintain that status.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills; understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.
  • BCLS training required. ACLS and NRP strongly encouraged. Strong customer focus.
• Work Environment
  • Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases; use of PPE as required.
  • Contact with cleaning agents, chemicals, and some toxic chemicals; subject to stressful work periods and long irregular hours.
• Physical Requirements
  • Walking and standing throughout shift; lifting patients daily with assistance; pushing/pulling or carrying equipment.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
• Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
• Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Salary Range: $28.06 - $33.67 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Night Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
• Exempt From Overtime: No