RCP Therapist - Night Shift

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to render highly professional respiratory care to assigned patients. You will provide diagnostic and therapeutic care to meet age-specific needs and contribute to the department's high standard of care.

The role requires CR T certification, NC licensure, and at least one year of experience preferred. Expect 36 hours weekly with a night schedule and onsite work at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal communication abilities for patient care across age groups.
• BCLS training required; ACLS/NRP encouraged for advanced care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services and maintain a positive image of the department.
• Ensure professional interactions with physicians and staff to deliver superior customer service.
• Render high-quality cardiopulmonary care to assigned patients in alignment with UNC Health standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

BCLS training

ACLS NR P encouraged

Customer focus

Education

AMA-accredited Respiratory Therapy Program CRT

NC Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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

Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Ensures that contact with physicians and other customers are conducted in a manner that displays superior customer service.

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Qualifications

Other information:

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 required to be RRT credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care maintain the requirements necessary to retain the designation.

Professional Experience Requirement

• One year 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 RRT RCP therapists by RRT credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care. They are required to maintain that status.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated understanding of patient care needs according to the developmental stages for various age groups. BCLS training required. ACLS and NRP strongly encouraged. Strong Customer Focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens, infectious and contagious diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment. Contact with cleaning agents, chemicals, and some toxic chemicals may also require use of PPE. Subject to stressful work periods and long irregular hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Walking and standing throughout shift; lifting patients daily with assistance. Pushes and/or pulls or carries equipment throughout shift.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

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: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.