Respiratory Therapist I

UNC Health; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 36,630 - 52,665; Part time

Job summary

A reputable health organization in Siler City, NC, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I to administer essential respiratory care and manage patient treatments. The role requires graduation from an accredited program and licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. This is a per diem position with a competitive hourly rate ranging from $26.59 to $38.23, depending on experience. Join a team dedicated to improving community health and well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care procedures.
• May perform all aspects of ventilator care.
• Records all pertinent patient care information.
• Aids in training new staff members.

Skills

Aerosol medication delivery

Basic bedside pulmonary function testing

Breathing exercises

Oxygen therapy

Patient monitoring

Training in respiratory care

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including 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.
• May be required to be on‑call days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• May perform all aspects of ventilator care to include setting up the ventilator and verifying function using specialized ventilator modes to manage the patient's disease process. Provide appropriate monitoring and weaning techniques.
• 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.
• 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: Chatham Hospital
• Organization Unit: Cardiopulmonary
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 1.00
• Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 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:Siler City
• 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 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.

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