RCP Therapist - Per Diem

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

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.
LENOIR

Other Information

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 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.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Salary Range:$28.06 - $33.67per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

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.