Respiratory Therapist I

UNC Health Care; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 82,725,000 - 118,914,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join Caldwell Memorial Hospital’s Cardiopulmonary service line. You will administer respiratory care, perform testing, manage ventilated patients, and document care in the EMR.

The role supports a close-knit team with mentorship and ongoing professional growth. The position requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, NC licensure (CRT or RRT) with registration within 6 months, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the NC Board; CRT or RRT; must be registered within 6 months.
• BLS on hire.
• No prior experience required.
• ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including aerosol medication delivery, bedside pulmonary function testing, oxygen therapy, and arterial sampling.
• Ventilator care and weaning; monitor patients and adjust settings as needed.
• Assist in airway management, tracheostomy care, and related procedures.
• Record all patient care activities in the electronic medical record system.

Skills

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days

Education

Respiratory Therapy degree/certificate

Job description

Description

This position is located atUNC Health - Caldwell Hospital, 321 Mulberry Street SW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Weekend Self Schedule Option and PFT Stress Lab Cross Training

Must Obtain ACLS, PALS and NRP within the first 90 days of employment

Join our close-knit Respiratory Therapy team at Caldwell Hospital, where your skills and compassion make a real impact every day. Located in the welcoming town of Lenoir, NC, our hospital serves a vibrant community known for its scenic beauty, small-town charm, and strong sense of connection. Lenoir offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, local arts, and a supportive environment that values both personal and professional growth. Whether you're a new grad or early in your career, you'll find mentorship, collaboration, and a chance to thrive in a setting that feels like home.

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

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.

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 for 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 patients disease process. Provide for an appropriate monitoring of these patients and provide appropriate weaning techniques.
4. Maintains and improves job knowledge and skills. Serves as resource to other staff reflective of experience level. Serves as resource for physicians and other UNCHCS staff. 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.

Other Information

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: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: Cardiopulmonary Serv

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

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: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath 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.