Respiratory Therapist I

UNC REX Healthcare; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 39,771 - 57,170; Part time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare is seeking a qualified Respiratory Care Practitioner to administer care and treatments for patients with respiratory dysfunction under minimal supervision. This role includes responsibilities such as medication delivery, ventilator care, and patient record management.

The position requires a graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and applicable licensure. The job involves night shifts as part of a per diem work schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT or RRT) by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board.
• Must be registered (CRT or RRT) within 6 months of hire.
• BLS certification on hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including various treatment procedures.
• Records all pertinent information related to patient care.
• Mentors new staff and aids in training.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Description

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Summary

Under the direction of department management and according to policies and procedures as defined in the Department Policy and Procedure Manuals, administers respiratory care procedures and treatments designed to assess, prevent, stabilize or remedy patients' respiratory dysfunction. After completion of orientation, functions independently with minimal supervision.

Shift: 12‑hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

1. Administers standard Respiratory Care including but not limited to aerosol medication delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, arterial cannulation and arterial punctures. Provides all aspects of airway management including aspiration of established airways, tracheostomy care, tracheostomy tube changes, endotracheal intubations and extubations. May perform Pulmonary Function Testing as needed.
2. May be required to be on‑call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
3. May perform all aspects of ventilator care to include but not limited to setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patient's disease process. Provides appropriate monitoring of these patients and appropriate weaning techniques.
4. Mentors: Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as resource to other staff and to physicians and other NC Healthy staffs. Aids in training new staff members, students and new physicians. Provides in‑services as required. May assume Charge Therapist responsibilities.
5. Records completely all pertinent information pertaining to patient care procedures per hospital and departmental policies. Records patient information in electronic medical record system.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Licensure / Certification Requirements

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT or RRT). Must be registered (CRT or RRT) within 6 months of hire. BLS on hire.

Professional Experience Requirements

• No prior experience required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Respiratory Therapy

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.50 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is not a State‑employed position.

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.