Respiratory Therapist I — Weekend Schedule Option

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a per diem role. The position involves administering respiratory care, oxygen therapy, and airway management under management direction, with orientation followed by independent practice.

ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and registered (CRT or RRT) within 6 months. Weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board and registry eligible by the NBRC (CRT or RRT). Must be registered within 6 months of hire.
• BLS must be on hire; ACLS, PALS and NRP must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers standard Respiratory Care including aerosol delivery, basic bedside pulmonary function testing, oxygen therapy, and arterial access as appropriate.
• May be on-call days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs ventilator care and monitoring, including setup, function checks, and weaning as needed.
• Maintains knowledge and serves as a resource to staff and physicians; may assist training of new staff and students.
• Records all pertinent patient care information in the electronic medical record per policy.

Skills

CRT or RRT

BLS certified

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 90 days

Education

Respiratory Therapy program graduation

Job description

UNC Health Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a per diem role. The position involves administering respiratory care, oxygen therapy, and airway management under management direction, with orientation followed by independent practice.

ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and registered (CRT or RRT) within 6 months. Weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts may be required.